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How Your Organization’s Structure Can Support Your Donor Journeys

NonProfit PRO

Bad structure and poor division of labor contributes to the creation of bad processes and systems which, in turn, creates inefficiency. This results in real harm to the economy of the organization and even more harm to the donor experience.

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

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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. The disconnect between the board and staff wasnt just a cultural issue; it was hurting the bottom line. No surprises.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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The organization may still be boxed into a structure that’s been the same for 20 years or more. How do you know that your organizational structure might need retooling? Each of these issues could signal that a more streamlined organizational structure is needed. It’s a structure that preserves accountability.

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Generosity Ops: Structuring Your Organization to Accelerate Giving

NonProfit PRO

Implementing generosity ops can deepen your understanding of donors, save time, and dramatically increase giving. Here's how to get started.

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Is your organization creating bad leaders?

Fast Company Tech

Bad organization design is not just a structural flaw; it is a leadership hazard. The Trap of Misaligned Structures When an organizations structure does not align with its strategy, leaders are forced to work against the grain. As a result, the company fell behind competitors who had better-aligned structures.

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A Structured Approach to Change Management Implementation

NonProfit PRO

Change in nonprofits can feel like trying to move a mountain. Here is a systematic framework for to help manage organizational change.

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. The board agreement is signed by board members and spells out their responsibilities, while the bylaws lay out the composition, structure, and rules under which the board operates.

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