In Challenging Times, Boards Need to Step Up Early
Why board members need to be more aggressive in sounding alarm bells when danger lies ahead.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
Nonprofits Need to Stop Begging for Scraps
Nonprofits shouldn’t blame foundations for their problems; instead, it’s time to change how everyone in philanthropy thinks about money.
By DAVID GRECO
Contributor
The Drawbacks of Board Term Limits
While nonprofits should have term limits for board members, these restrictions can backfire if they are not used properly.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
Two foundation-financed efforts demonstrate the new ways social media make it easy to distribute key lessons from nonprofit projects.
By Rebecca Thomas
Contributor
It’s Time to Get Serious About Financial Management
Directors and boards need to make strengthening financial management of nonprofits a much larger priority.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
How Nonprofits Build Successful Businesses
Hiring the right people, gathering sufficient capital, and setting benchmarks are essential when nonprofits start for-profit enterprises to advance their missions.
By Norah McVeigh
Contributor
Five Reasons Board Leaders Should Have Term Limits
Nonprofit boards work more effectively when their chairs don’t serve indefinitely.
By Rick Moyers
Contributor
How Nonprofits Can Avoid a Cash Crisis
Late payments from government agencies, grant makers, and other supporters can cause trouble, but it is possible to put precautions in place to avoid grave problems.
By Garvester Kelley
Contributor
Helping Boards and Executives Understand Strategy
A new book, written by an academic with years of experience leading nonprofits, can help nonprofits steer clear of the traps that often cause problems in drafting strategic plans.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
3 Big Concerns About the Economy—and How to Fight Them
It’s time to battle the scarcity mentality and help the people who suffer most as the economy continues to stagger, says a veteran nonprofit manager.
By Elizabeth Ortiz
Contributor