Remove Government Remove Online Remove Roles Remove Structure
article thumbnail

Nonprofit Board Dynamics: A Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Assign roles that play to each member’s strengths and facilitate open, continuous communication. You can tap into this diversity to create a collaborative environment.

article thumbnail

5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive

Nonprofit Tech for Good

While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. Sample Google Drive Structure Available for Download. 1) Demonstrate Transparency. 3) Conserve Resources.

Google 292
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Here’s a detailed breakdown of critical steps to prepare: Understand organizational goals and governance needs: Begin by peering into the core of your organization. Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have.

article thumbnail

Research Friday: Government contracting in the new normal

ASU Lodestar Center

Particularly in the last several years, in the wake of the financial crisis, organizations have struggled with a variety of challenges related to government support. In the United States, we rely on government to provide key economic supports. consistent, structural challenges. embedded in government contracting.

article thumbnail

Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

ASU Lodestar Center

Five years later, temporary stimulus funding has come and gone, replaced instead by ongoing cuts to government funding. Organizations reliant on government funding continue to experience a “death by a thousand cuts,” says NFF client Sharon Stapel, Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project. Long-term thinking.

article thumbnail

4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. It can sometimes be difficult to find trusted individuals to fill a campaign’s leadership roles. Instead of jumping into the fray, develop an online marketing plan ahead of time. Rely on established relationships.

Advocacy 130
article thumbnail

How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

The lack of structure can be challenging. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. When you run into challenges in your existing role, you’ll have someone to turn to for advice. You might also choose an M.A.