So many responsibilities, so little time. How does a nonprofit board get it all done? Divide and conquer with well-designed board committees. Board Committees allow a board to work efficiently… Read more »
A Good Board Chair is Essential to a Well-Functioning Board
A good board of directors is essential to the success of an organization. And a good board chair is essential to a well-functioning board. No doubt you already have a… Read more »
How Long Should Board Members Serve
Is it better to have long-time board members who have stayed with an organization for many years and understand its history? Or is it better to bring in new members… Read more »
10 Tips for Going Green at Your Next Fundraiser
Going green is a goal many fundraisers are considering as part of a larger effort to turn their nonprofit into a climate-conscious organization. Events offer a multitude of ways to… Read more »
Is there an Ideal Nonprofit Board Size?
What is the optimal size for a nonprofit board? Is it possible to have too few board members? Or too many? This and other questions are examined periodically by BoardSource… Read more »
9 Tips to Boost Generation Z Donor Engagement
The post-millennial generation has arrived on the scene, and there’s much for nonprofits to learn about “Generation Z” as they follow millennials into the workforce. With a drive toward supporting… Read more »
What Makes a Strong Non-Profit Board
Have you ever been in a board of directors meeting where everything is just humming along? The work gets done and everyone has a good time doing it. What is… Read more »
2018 Giving Tuesday Wrap Up and Contest Winners
Communities across the globe prove once again that #GivingTuesday is a fantastic way to kick off a holiday season filled with giving. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving for the sixth year in… Read more »
Local Giving Guides: Are you missing out on this holiday fundraising opportunity?
“Tis the season for giving.” Nonprofit organizations count on this old adage to hold true during the holidays as busy people wrap-up their year-end charitable giving. Indeed, the holiday season… Read more »
Are Young People Empowered to See Philanthropy as Part of Their Lives?
How do nonprofit organizations ensure a steady stream of supporters into the future? How can young people be empowered to see philanthropy as an integrated part of their lives? These… Read more »