Tips for Engaging Your Board Members
A well-run board can help a nonprofit operate better, but it can be hard to make the most of board members’ time and talents. We’ve collected a variety of resources to help nonprofits and trustees work together to advance a nonprofit’s mission.
When Locals Lead Grant Making: 20 Years of Results From Colorado
El Pomar Foundation’s unique grant-making program offers a blueprint for community-based, locally led giving.
By Maria Di Mento
Contributor
More Funders Announce Long-Term Support as Federal Cuts Deepen
Foundations are shifting their spending strategies, particularly for groups affected by Trump administration policy changes. Among them is a $1 billion initiative to support economic mobility for low-income Americans.
By Stephanie Beasley
Contributor
8 Ways Your Board Can Drive Momentum in a Capital Campaign
Tap into your board members’ skills and strengths to make the most of their participation in a multiyear fundraising drive.
By Libby Sander
Contributor
6 Steps to Turbocharge Your Board Recruitment
Passion for the cause and diversity of experience are as valuable as fundraising chops or the capacity to give big, experts say.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
The Gates Foundation, the World’s Biggest Philanthropy, Announces Plans to Shutter in 2045
Bill Gates said his foundation will give away $200 billion over the next 20 years, accelerating donations in global health and other areas.
By Stephanie Beasley
Contributor
Op-Ed Expertly Captures How Nonprofits May Inadvertently Cause Harm
Charities are less effective when they fail to see the people they serve as full-fledged humans, says one reader.
Skilled, Diverse, and Engaged — 2025 Will Require More From Boards
Boards will be more important than ever as nonprofits navigate a tricky financial landscape and political uncertainty.
By Jim Rendon
Contributor
New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofits — and Tips to Make Them Work
Whether you want to sharpen your leadership, fundraising, or grant-seeking skills this year, here is guidance on how to improve.
Does Board Leadership Look Like America? An Answer From One City
An analysis of Omaha nonprofit trustees who serve on three or more boards found they are older and more highly educated than the city as whole, and most are men.
As Nonprofits Hunt for Better Board Members, Can MBA Philanthropy Help?
A New York financier’s $25 million of support helps create nonprofit boardroom placements for students learning the realities of foster care, immigration, health care for the elderly, and more.
By George Anders
Contributor
The Internet Archive Is a Cautionary Tale for Growing Nonprofits
A legal battle involving the organization behind the Wayback Machine shows why a nonprofit’s ambition shouldn’t come at the expense of its users.
By Keith Porcaro
Contributor
Service After Serving: Why Veterans Are So Well-Suited for Nonprofit Roles
This Veteran’s Day and beyond, organizations should recognize and tap the unique skills that those who served bring to the table.
By Debbie Manzanares
Contributor
Health-Equity Trailblazer Robert Ross Discusses Lessons Learned and the Future of DEI
“Right now, political events seem to be working against us — those of us who believe in a multiracial democracy, in belonging and inclusion, in Martin Luther King’s description of the beloved community. But we’re very much on the right side of history,” says Ross.
By Stephanie Beasley
Contributor
A Silicon Valley Funder Diversified Its Board. Big Changes Followed
Recruiting former grantees onto the board has helped the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund better connect to communities and boost fundraising.
By Jim Rendon
Contributor
‘Start With Culture Change’: The Work Boards Must Do Before Launching Diversity Efforts
Nonprofit leaders, trustees, and consultants discuss what can go wrong when organizations focus on board diversity without first creating an inclusive board culture.
By Emily Haynes
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