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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. People are going to be frustrated and unhappy, and ultimately Board members will resign. Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. Someone under the age of 18 who is in a battered or abusive situation is still a minor in the eyes of the law, even when they are married,” Allison explained. Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

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Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. People who feel connected to the organization are more likely to stay involved. For example, could people who donate every year be cultivated for a larger or monthly gift?

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4 Ways to Help Your Grantmaking Organization Adopt an Emergent Learning Mindset

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A growth and learning mindset is not about skills and competencies. Are they heads-down, deep in role-specific work when that siloed approach won’t get the organization to their future goals? At PEAK Grantmaking, so many people want us to tell them what to do, Satonya said. It’s not about what you do. What are they focused on?

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Creating the Foundation for a Best-In-Class Nonprofit Finance Team

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Build a Strong Finance Department by Hiring the Right People A strong nonprofit finance department is comprised of competent staff. To establish a strong department, it is essential to hire technically skilled staff who are well versed in nonprofit accounting requirements and best practices.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

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I love getting out and about and meeting nonprofit partners and leaders around the world — the changemakers who are helping people and communities in so many different ways — and getting more local context. I confess a career in law never really lit me up like the work I do today. This was a pivotal moment in my career.

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13 types of employee training to improve your workplace’s performance

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Simulation training The training simulates real-world scenarios in a safe and controlled environment, allowing individuals to practice skills and knowledge without the risk of real-world consequences.

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