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Sequestration and Nonprofits

Posted by Kate von Richthofen on Mar 5, 2013 9:25:11 AM

By Kate von Richthofen, strategic development and partnerships manager

For months now, Americans have been barraged with a seemingly endless stream of panic around the national budget, the fiscal cliff, and most recently – sequester. On Friday, March 1, 2013, Congress failed to come to an agreement...

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Topics: The Board’s Role in Advocacy, New Trends & Resources

We want to thank...

Posted by Maureen Doherty on Feb 25, 2013 3:13:28 PM

By Maureen Doherty, Strategic Development & Partnerships Manager, BoardSource

Happy International Corporate Philanthropy Day! Every February, CECP (Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy) leads this special advocacy day, which is intended to build awareness of corporate-community...

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Topics: Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity

People Counting

Posted by BoardSource on Feb 11, 2013 3:17:59 PM

By Vicki J. Rosenberg Former Director and Consultant, Transforming Michigan Philanthropy Through Diversity & Inclusion Vicki Rosenberg & Associates

Pick any channel, any medium, any time of the day or night, and you’re bound to encounter joyous depictions or serious hand wringing about the “new”...

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Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity, New Trends & Resources

MLK Day – A Perfect Time for Reflection

Posted by Vernetta Walker on Jan 21, 2013 4:00:24 AM

By Vernetta Walker, vice president of consulting, training, and assessments

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Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity, New Trends & Resources

A Team Approach to Fundraising

Posted by Anne Wallestad, Former President & CEO, BoardSource on Jan 14, 2013 1:34:34 PM

By Anne Wallestad, interim chief executive

Last week, CompassPoint and the Haas, Jr. Fund released “UnderDeveloped,” a new report focused on the state of nonprofit fundraising and – more specifically – the challenges that organizations face in recruiting and retaining strong development...

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Topics: Board Best Practices, New Trends & Resources

"What is the one leadership quality or attribute that is absolutely necessary for a board chair?"

Posted by BoardSource on Dec 4, 2012 1:10:31 PM

By Mindy R. Wertheimer

That was the question posed to me by a colleague.

If you Google leadership attributes, you will discover lists and lists of attributes with many similarities — but no agreement on the absolute one. Even in The Board Chair Handbook, I list multiple leadership qualities without...

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Topics: Board Best Practices

Have You Thought About Volunteering on a Nonprofit Board?

Posted by Anne Wallestad, Former President & CEO, BoardSource on Nov 29, 2012 9:20:33 AM

By Anne Wallestad, president & CEO

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Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Diversity & Inclusivity

The Tale of the Chicken and the Egg

Posted by Deborah Davidson on Nov 6, 2012 11:19:32 AM

By Deborah Davidson, vice president of governance education and research

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Topics: Board Best Practices

Why Is “Volunteer” a Dirty Word?

Posted by Anne Wallestad, Former President & CEO, BoardSource on Oct 10, 2012 9:52:52 AM

By Anne Wallestad, chief operating officer

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Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Best Practices, New Trends & Resources

Compensation Questions

Posted by David Styers on Jul 27, 2012 12:34:55 PM

By David Styers, director of member education & engagement /senior governance consultant

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Topics: Board Best Practices

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