Tracy Vanderneck, MSM, CFRE (She/Her)’s Post

Here's an excellent article on different types of dysfunction on #nonprofit boards and how they might be addressed. Boards are critical to nonprofit leadership - that is quite literally their collective role! That's one reason that groups like BoardBuild that support and develop boards are so critical to sustainability and effectiveness in our sector. Shout out to Alex Counts for a great article! https://lnkd.in/gmbpeS7s

It's time to dismantle the myth that nonprofits need to keep their overhead under 20%! Nonprofits need to rethink how they measure success and sustainability. Discover why focusing solely on overhead costs can be misleading and how to truly gauge your organization's impact in this Nonprofit Leadership Alliance piece. #NonprofitLeadership #OverheadMyth #ImpactMeasurement #NonprofitManagement #CALOInsights #SustainableNonprofits #PeerLearning https://lnkd.in/eZ3tZfwV

📚 The "2023 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study" by NonProfit PRO has revealed a stark reality: an astonishing 70% of nonprofits are finding it a challenge to engage their board members in fundraising efforts. This statistic highlights a critical gap between the potential for impact and the execution of strategies within nonprofits. 💰 Fundraising is a vital artery that sustains the life of a nonprofit, allowing it to thrive and expand its mission. However, if board members—the very individuals who often have the networks, influence, and capacity to catalyze significant contributions—are not actively engaging in these efforts, nonprofits may find themselves consistently falling short of their goals. 🤔 We're curious to hear your thoughts: How can nonprofits better engage their board members in fundraising efforts? What strategies have you seen work, or how has the lack of board participation impacted the nonprofits you are passionate about? We're dropping a few ideas in the comments below. 📢 What would you add? #NonprofitManagement #BoardEngagement #NonprofitChallenges #FundraisingStrategies #NonprofitLeadership https://lnkd.in/eDU9S-KU

The "2023 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study" by NonProfit PRO has revealed a stark reality: an astonishing 70% of nonprofits are finding it a challenge to engage their board members in fundraising efforts. This statistic highlights a critical gap between the potential for impact and the execution of strategies within nonprofits. Fundraising is a vital artery that sustains the life of a nonprofit, allowing it to thrive and expand its mission. However, if board members—the very individuals who often have the networks, influence, and capacity to catalyze significant contributions—are not actively engaging in these efforts, nonprofits may find themselves consistently falling short of their goals. We're curious to hear your thoughts: How can nonprofits better engage their board members in fundraising efforts? What strategies have you seen work, or how has the lack of board participation impacted the nonprofits you are passionate about? We're dropping a few ideas in the comments below. What would you add? #NonprofitManagement #BoardEngagement #NonprofitChallenges #FundraisingStrategies #NonprofitLeadership

This is a review of "The Nonprofit Board Answer Book" by BoardSource. BoardSource, an organization built around developing resources that lead to building effective nonprofit boards, has released this practical guide for board members and chief executives through Jossey-Bass. #BookReview https://lnkd.in/eUjWhmXj

Do you understand the role of the board in a nonprofit organization? Who sets the direction? How are decisions made? Where do you come in? This post is all about effective leadership structures for high performing nonprofit organizations. #nonprofit #leadership #governance #board

Improved governance structures are really beginning to take hold across the nonprofit sector, especially as some organizations experiment with more radical changes to hierarchy. These models do a great job of laying a foundation for future decisions, as a guiding principle can hold everyone involved accountable. #Nonprofit #Governance #Leadership

I appreciated how this piece brought together a lot of the core nonprofit challenges and addressed them with a set of core actionable steps. Building efficacy and efficiency can be done through board engagement, and then following form that succession plans can allow for organizational longevity. Board engagement is crucial here, as they have a major role to play in strategy and decision-making when it comes to what's best for the future of an org. #Nonprofit #Leadership #Succession #NonprofitBoards

The nonprofit leaders who are foundational to keeping an organization running have some insights and wisdom that should be ignored. By focusing on what's important, and having a long-term plan for succession and continuity, nonprofits can ensure the future is bright even after their leaders leave. #Nonprofit #Leadership #Succession #Culture

If you want to get a better understanding of what the best functioning nonprofits look like from the board level, check this article out. #leadership #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitorganization https://lnkd.in/gt58V5Zz