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ADVOCACY: A Fundamental Responsibility of Board Leaders?

Posted by jdeng77 on Apr 1, 2013 11:16:56 AM

By Jennifer Deng, strategic development and partnerships director

A few weeks ago, my colleague, Kate von Richthofen, asked if your board is having the crucial conversation about sequestration and its impact on your nonprofit. This month, I ask you to think about the responsibility of your board...

Topics: The Board’s Role in Advocacy

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...

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...

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”...

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

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...

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...

Topics: Board Best Practices