| Accountability |
Is Accountability the Same as Regulation? Not Exactly.
Even the smallest nonprofits can’t and shouldn’t sidestep the runaway steamroller of the accountability conversation. Its motor is on and it’s got plenty of gas. Furthermore it is a legitimate issue for us all. Much better we leap aboard and try to help steer the conversation. ...
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| Governance |
Who "Owns" Your Nonprofit?
Research into how nonprofit leaders understand the notions of ownership and accountability reveals the fundamental dilemma posed by the distinction between moral and legal obligations. ...
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| Organizational Culture & Development |
The Spiral of Sustainable Excellence
One of our readers' favorite authors presents a new take on nonprofit lifecycles based on his research of high-performing organizations. ...
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| Organizational Culture & Development |
Truth or Consequences: The Organizational Importance of Honesty
Organizational untruths are pervasive and corrosive, explains Belton. Truth telling is an essential practice that helps people thrive in their organizations while leading to increased individual and collective energy. ...
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| Human Resources: Leadership Transistions |
Founders and Other Gods
The nonprofit sector has a love-hate relationship with founders. This article helps us look at founders and the situations they face more productively. ...
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| Advocacy |
Nonprofit Conspiracy of Silence
Regardless of whether it is driven by politesse or short sighted self interest, nonprofit leaders are demonstrating a lack of probity at a time when it is most needed. ...
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| Fundraising: Processes & Considerations |
Analyzing the Dynamics of Funding: Reliability and Autonomy
The nature of nonprofit revenues can make a world of difference in strategy and planning. The author's framework assists managers and boards in understanding their current revenue and its limitations. ...
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| Governance |
Problem Boards or Board Problem?
How can we make board work more meaningful for serving members and more consequential for their organizations? The authors suggest that must of the current investment in addressing problems of performance might be better spent on examining issues related to better defining purpose. ...
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