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Nonprofit Essentials: Endowment Building

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By Diana S. Newman
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"This comprehensive work shows how endowments can provide multiple opportunities for donor involvement when the solicitation program is well designed and integrated with other fund development and program goals. Emphasizing the critical ethical issues inherent in marketing and structuring endowment gifts, it is an excellent reference manual and training guide."
— Joanne Scanlan, PhD, Senior Vice President for Professional Development Council on Foundations, Washington, D.C.

"Endowment Building provides both practical, hands-on advice and a philosophical, inspirational framework to guide novice and experienced mission-based organizations. Given the demographic opportunities and challenges facing the nonprofit world, this book is a must-read."
— Nancy Herrold Strapp, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Buckhorn Children & Family Services, Louisville, Kentucky  Read more



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Nonprofit Organizational Culture Guide, The

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By Paige Hull Teegarden, Denise Rothman Hinden & Paul Sturm
A guide to discovering, understanding and assessing organizational culture for nonprofit leaders seeking to manage more effectively for improved performance.

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The Nonprofit Organizational Culture Guide is a comprehensive guide for nonprofit managers and leaders, board members, consultants, funders, nonprofit management educators andothers who seek to help nonprofits improve their organizations,service delivery, and ultimately performance in accomplishing their missions.  Read more



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Organization Gifts Committee Chair Job Description

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Planning Your Board Meeting for Maximum Impact Tips

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How many times have you lost board members because they feel that board meetings are not productive, run too long, or are dominated by a few people? Here are a few hints to keep your board meetings concise, productive and fun!  Read more


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Role of the Board of Directors

By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE, CEO/President

The Board's Role in Fundraising

There is an often-quoted formula for successful board fundraising known as the "Three G's — Give, Get, or Get Off." While often used in a humorous vein, this adage is a good basis to judge the effectiveness of board giving. It is important to have 100% participation from the board in any fundraising appeals or campaigns.

Before going to the public to support the fundraising efforts, every member of the board must make a financial commitment. For years, private foundations have asked for 100% board commitment before considering a grant proposal. In an age of increasing donor sophistication, corporations and individuals are taking a closer look at board commitments when considering requests. The amount of the commitment is not as important as having 100% participation, and that each board member gives at a meaningful level for them. The board should be willing to use its affluence and influence to help the organization.  Read more


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Sample Bylaw Provision: Conflicts of Interest

Courtesy of the Hurwit & Associates' Nonprofit Law Resource Library

Conflicts of Interest (Version A)
Whenever a director or officer has a financial or personal interest in any matter coming before the board of directors, the affected person shall a) fully disclose the nature of the interest and b) withdraw from discussion, lobbying, and voting on the matter. Any transaction or vote involving a potential conflict of interest shall be approved only when a majority of disinterested directors determine that it is in the best interest of the corporation to do so. The minutes of meetings at which such votes are taken shall record such disclosure, abstention and rationale for approval.  Read more



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Sample Conflict of Interest Policy & Disclosure Statement

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Sample Conflict of Interest Policy, Annual Affirmation of Compliance & Disclosure Statement

A sample conflict of interest form to use for your board members.  Read more


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Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits: A Guide to Building Competitive Advantage

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By Peggy M. Jackson, DPA, CPCU & Toni E. Fogarty, Ph.D., MPH
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A complete guide to leveraging the power of Sarbanes-Oxley — specifically for nonprofits.

The first book to discuss the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation as it relates to nonprofit organizations, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits is an essential guide for all nonprofit executives and boards who want to know how the new legislation can enhance their organization's mission.

By establishing a "platinum standard" of operations and governance within nonprofit organizations, executives and board members will be better equipped to attract high-quality staff and board members, as well as the attention of donors and other potential funding sources. Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits presents the best practices that have emerged from the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act (Sarbanes-Oxley) in a manner that explains their source and value to the nonprofit organization.  Read more



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Three Key Ingredients of a Successful Capital Campaign

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President
Originally published in the Club Managers Association of America Newsletter

While most of the ingredients for success discussed in the last issue can be developed during the early phase of the campaign, there are three key ingredients that should be in place before a decision is made to go forward with the campaign.  Read more



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