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Ever wonder what a 501(c)(3) or 501c3 nonprofit actually is, besides sounding like scientific code? Behind that string of numbers and parentheses is a powerful designation that opens doors for organizations doing meaningful work in their communities. In this article, we’ll break down exactly what a 501c3 nonprofit is,…
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Nonprofit boards play an essential role in the success and achievements of an organization. If you are part of a nonprofit board committee, you might have a general idea of the roles and responsibilities that nonprofit organizations and boards hold. While ensuring that your board is the best version of…
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In the world of nonprofit governance, each board member plays a unique and crucial role in steering the organization towards its mission. Among these roles, the title “Member at Large” often prompts questions. What is the meaning of member at large? And how does it differ from roles like president,…
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In Boardable’s first-ever LinkedIn Live, we explored a topic that’s top-of-mind for nonprofit leaders across the country: how to unlock new revenue and build a more resilient funding mix. With economic uncertainty and increasing donor expectations, the old playbook isn’t cutting it anymore. Fortunately, experts Kristi Howard-Schulz and Sarah…
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If you’re new to board meetings—or even if you’ve been in the room for years—some of the board meeting voting terminology can feel surprisingly technical. I’ve worked with many boards over the years: as a CEO, an executive director, and a board member myself. And I’ll be honest—there are several…
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Nonprofit board leadership transitions are inevitable, yet they are often treated as afterthoughts rather than pivotal moments that shape the organization’s future. Whether it’s changing the board chair or preparing a broader officer succession plan, these shifts can either disrupt momentum or become a catalyst for renewed energy and strategic…
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Surveys are among the most effective—yet often overlooked—tools that nonprofits can use to gain insight, build stronger relationships, and make better decisions. Whether you want to improve volunteer experiences, strengthen donor retention, or gather market research, well-crafted surveys for nonprofits can provide critical information to guide your mission forward.
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Download your free nonprofit leadership guide to build resilience, strengthen your board, and navigate crisis with clarity. Nonprofit leaders today are operating in a landscape defined by constant change. Economic uncertainty, leadership transitions, evolving donor expectations, and internal board misalignment are just a few of the challenges nonprofit organizations face.
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What separates a good board from a high-performing one? In a recent Boardable webinar, nationally recognized nonprofit consultants Erin Hedges and Kara Harrison shared their proven strategies for elevating board performance, drawing on 20+ years of experience. If you’re seeking high-performing nonprofit board insights from Hedges, this recap covers…
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Recruiting board members is one of the most impactful steps a nonprofit organization can take to strengthen its mission and expand its reach. An effective board brings diversity, experience, community connections, and governance expertise. But successful nonprofit board recruitment doesn’t happen by accident, it requires strategy, clarity,…
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Nonprofit board meetings are essential to governance—but too often, they fall flat. Instead of sparking collaboration and decision-making, they become a cycle of updates, reports, and disengagement. In a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show featuring Boardable, Chief Product Officer Cody Bender joined the…
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