Board Governance

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Transparency Tips

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One of the hottest buzzwords in philanthropy these days is, “transparency.” Assuring that your organization meets the highest ethical standards and that the public is fully aware of your organization policies, and financial status is critical in today’s world. Here are some hints on creating a transparent organization:  Read more


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What Are the Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards?

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President


What Are the Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards?


  1. Determine the Organization's Mission and Purpose
    • A statement of mission and purposes should articulate the organization's goals, means, and primary constituents served. It is the board of directors' responsibility to create the mission statement and review it periodically for accuracy and validity. Each individual board member should fully understand and support it. (Goals and purpose can be reviewed but Mission does not change.)


  2. Select the Executive
    • Boards must reach consensus on the Executive Director's job description and undertake a careful search process to find the most qualified individual for the position.
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What Board Members Need to Know About Fundraising

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Powerpoint presentation.  Read more


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Writing Grants and Getting Them Funded

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By Michael Sand, ESQ
Sand Associates, Founder & CEO
Originally published in the book, "How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization"

A. Preparing to write grants
These are hard times for nonprofit organizations. Grants from government agencies and foundations are decreasing at the same time as the number of agencies seeking funds and the needs of the citizens for services are increasing.  Read more


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