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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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9 Best Practices for Strong Nonprofit Financial Management

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The laws—and the trust of your donors and funders—say so. Nonprofit financial management also includes the structures and workflows that enable your finance team to operate efficiently and effectively. Here are 9 best practices to help your organization develop strong nonprofit financial management.

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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

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The duty of obedience mandates adherence to laws and compliance requirements for nonprofits. In some organizations, a top-down hierarchical structure dominates, with board members exerting control over decision-making processes and stifling innovation among staff.

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What grantmaking practices should foundations adopt to best support nonprofit organizations?

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Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. Mowrer’s Grant-seeking Challenges highlights that funder practices and requirements are considered one of the greatest challenges for grant-seekers.

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5 Key Software Compliance Questions to Strengthen Your Approach

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Every organization, no matter your mission, function, or size, is subject to a variety of laws and standards intended to protect the individuals you engage with. Software compliance is critical guide to ensuring that you are following these laws and standards in a digitally driven world. How will you help us navigate future change?

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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And they probably don’t know what their role is in leading the nonprofit. There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? By creating by-laws, you’re setting a standard for how your Board must function.

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The Quick Guide to Nonprofit Board Responsibilities

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Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. To help ensure your board’s effectiveness, take a look at the primary functions of your board, the obligations of its members, the different types of boards, and the roles your board members fill. What are common board roles?

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