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Governance Is a Journey: How APICS Built Trust, Resilience, and Growth

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While the governance landscape has evolved, the strategies and leadership insights shared here remain timeless. When Abe Eshkenazi stepped into his role as CEO of APICS in 2006, he inherited more than an organization facing financial strainhe faced a governance structure mired in distrust and inefficiency. No surprises.

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5 Governance Tips for Nonprofit Directors

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Nonprofit directors play a vital role in making sure a nonprofit’s governance structure is functioning and healthy. Here are five tips for contributing to a healthy governance structure.

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The Future of Associations: Key Takeaways from Association 4.0™ 

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Foster an Agile Leadership and Governance Model What We Learned Many associations struggle with slow decision-making and rigid governance structures. Do we have a succession plan for leadership and key roles? Do we encourage cross-functional collaboration between teams?

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Understanding the Unique Role of Nonprofits in Advancing Public-Private Partnerships

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Nonprofit organizations are essential intermediaries that administer partnership services, build private support for government initiatives, and bridge private funding and government operations. But these partnerships are often complex. Here are a few things to consider before exploring a public-private partnership.

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Former Palantir and Elon Musk Associates Are Taking Over Key Government IT Roles

Wired

The chief information officers of at least three major government agencies have been replaced by Silicon Valley executives, including from Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement

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When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight. One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement.

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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

Candid

It also highlights how good practices in governance and fiduciary duties can foster more collaboration, accountability, and effective decision making. Strategies for strengthening nonprofit board governance A nonprofit governing board has a legal obligation to oversee management of the organization. Ready to learn more?