{"title":"Community built on humility, curiosity and trust drives social change","authors":"Rita Fuerst Adams","doi":"10.1002/ban.31746","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31746","url":null,"abstract":"<p>What does it take for a social change organization to move from its strong, organic growth to an even more impactful planned, strategic growth? Social change organizations often begin with an innovative solution and they grow organically, maximizing growth with their own talents and resources. To make swing-for-the-fences change, however, requires a community.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 4","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Limit board's involvement in revising employee handbooks, related policies","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31747","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The start of a new calendar year is on the horizon, and many nonprofits take this opportunity to revisit employee handbooks, making updates as needed. But while some nonprofit boards might want to be involved in this process, their role should be minimal, experts say.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 4","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142595656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Follow “golden rules” to help bolster board chair, CEO bond","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31750","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For many nonprofit CEOs and executive directors, building a solid working relationship with a board chair can be a daunting challenge. Data show that board chairs don't stay in that position for long—often, just a year or two—so it's critical for these two individuals to establish a rapport and learn quickly to work together to help the organization pursue its mission in an efficient and effective manner.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 4","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142599004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nonprofit Learning Lab workshop to focus on perfecting the “ask”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31753","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 4","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital transformation initiatives offer plenty of upside for nonprofits","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31739","url":null,"abstract":"<p>There's been plenty of discussion about the need to invest in digital technologies to gain efficiencies on nonprofit operations. But many organizations don't necessarily see the value these investments hold for them, especially if their programming doesn't rely much on information technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 3","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"When launching junior board programs, ensure alignment of interests and mission","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31737","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In an effort to help involve more young people in their organizations and cultivate them for future leadership positions, some nonprofits are turning to junior boards—also known as associate boards—that get these younger supporters in the group's leadership pipeline.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 3","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Formal board agreements can help ensure effective governance","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31743","url":null,"abstract":"<p>If your nonprofit has not developed a formal board agreement that all new and existing board members must sign, you're missing out on an easy way to bolster effective governance in your organization, experts say.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 3","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Webinar offers tips on donor thank-you campaigns","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31744","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31744","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nonprofit resources website Charityhowto.com will host a webinar titled Get Ready for “Thankuary”: How to Thank Donors So They Really Feel Thanked: Donor Love Techniques that Work on Dec. 3 at 3:00 PM ET.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 3","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Put policies, procedures in place to address board disputes","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31740","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Its natural—and common—for nonprofit boards to confront conflict in their ranks. Whether it's disputes between board members, boards and staff, or the executive director and board chair, these situations should be expected, and addressed by policies and procedures that the board and organizational founders put in place from the get-go, according to Jeremy Barlow of board management consultancy BoardEffect.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"41 3","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}