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One way to get engaged in the community is to volunteer on a nonprofit board. But what does it mean to be a board member, and can…
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The True Story of Nonprofits and Taxes
From the outside, it can look like the nonprofit sector, because it is tax exempt, does not contribute to government tax bases at all. That one-sided view wildly misses…
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Stop Trying to Treat Nonprofits “Like a Business”
“Saying that nonprofits should operate ‘like a business’ is a meaningless phrase, but it’s one people use all the time.”
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Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation – Key Similarities & Differences
“When starting a nonprofit, founders must be careful that their excitement for the organization’s work does not overshadow careful attention to legal requirements.”
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6 Tips to Know Your Nonprofit Is Ready for Skilled Volunteers
Engaging skilled volunteers (also known as pro bono service) can be way to solve the capacity challenge.
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Rethinking Awareness Campaigns to Magnify your Nonprofit’s Reach
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Think about a time…
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Why Should You Volunteer for a Nonprofit Board?
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What Nonprofit Leaders Wish More People Knew
Understanding what nonprofit leaders need from the broader social sector can…
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CNE was not around in 1991 when the UVa. Women’s Basketball team played for the National Championship, so we…
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What to Do – and Not Do – When Your Chief Executive Leaves
How your organization’s board can better facilitate an executive leadership transition
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Research: Vague Feedback is Holding Women Back
Women are more likely to receive ambiguous feedback that inhibits them from growing and advancing in their positions.
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Famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil may have been a bit off the mark yet again when on February 2 this year he promised a greener season would be fast approaching. More than six weeks later, no thanks to Phil, spring has…
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‘Trans-forming’ the Workplace to Be Transgender Inclusive
“When it comes to trans employees or any other marginalized group, true inclusion is not just about creating a more diverse workplace; it’s also about making sure organizations are treating…
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“These small changes over time make a difference if they build towards bigger changes. The movement building takes persistence and being willing to be in for the long-game.”
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Black Ceiling Exists for African-American Women Seeking Nonprofit Leadership Roles
The absence of black women in executive leadership roles is noticeable.
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“Click to Donate”: Which States Have Jurisdiction over My Online Fundraising?
The internet has opened up endless fundraising opportunities, but online fundraising compliance laws can be difficult to navigate.
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