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Asking better questions to create more equitable outcomes 

Candid

How do we know whether we’re asking the “right” questions, in the “right” way, when designing and evaluating programs? These questions can help design research and evaluations that are more inclusive when determining what is studied, how it is studied, and how the findings are used within nonprofit organizations and beyond.

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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. How often do you assess whether your board structure aligns with your current strategic goals? No surprises.

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30 Post-Event Survey Questions (+ Why They Matter)

Wild Apricot

Looking for the perfect post-event survey questions to get feedback on your event? Here are 30 you can use as, well as some best practices for structuring your event survey.

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UK is going full Minority Report with ‘murder prediction’ research

Engadget

This latest model, which uses data from our institutionally racist police and Home Office, will reinforce and magnify the structural discrimination underpinning the criminal legal system." Law enforcement has long had a questionable relationship with AI tools. This project is being conducted for research purposes only.

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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. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions: What’s the difference between an advisory board and a governing board? Otherwise, it can make life difficult for subsequent chief executives.

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Aligning People. Building Culture. Driving Change. 

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It must be supported by structures, systems, and people who are equipped to act. It starts with asking the right questions, listening to the answers, and being willing to evolve. The gap between strategy and execution is real, and it can stall even the most promising initiatives. Change must be more than a vision.

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Strong Proposals Start with Asking 11 Internal Questions

The NonProfit Times

This leaves you with asking questions — many of them — sometimes to the point of annoyance as you aim to present information while keeping the concepts of storytelling, data, requirements, and limitations in mind, according to Jessica Whitmore , research and grants director at Daza Development.

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