Leveraging the Power of Boards: Select Readings
The role of the board in any particular nonprofit is variable. Despite years of efforts at codification, there is no single right way. Much depends…
Article Topic: Board/Governance
Taking Financial Precautions, Nonprofit-Style
A California nonprofit has chosen to not apply for a community development block grant in response to what it calls “egregious” mandates.
When Your CAA’s Upcoming Fiscal Year Is Uncertain: A Guide for Community Action Agency Boards
Operating in uncertainty is inevitable, but intentional good governance and appropriate planning can help boards be ready no matter what.
Community Action Board Discussion Guide for Uncertain Financial Times
A road map to help board members ask critical questions, gain consensus, and explore strategic actions to navigate financial uncertainty.
Advice to Boards
Effective governance means asking the right questions, supporting adaptive leadership, and understanding financial and strategic realities.
Programmatic Living Wills and Other Nonprofit Considerations in 2025: Notes on Retrenchment and Reconstruction
The best-managed nonprofits are combining risk management with the “hunker down” strategy from the beginning of the COVID crisis.
A Simple Approach to Quickly Improving Board Financial Literacy
Here’s how to use executive summaries and annotations to keep your board members focused and informed on the metrics that matter.
Board Decision-Making – Webinar Recording and Resources List
In today’s unpredictable landscape, the strength of your board’s financial decision-making can make or break your organization’s resilience.
Here We Go Again: The Cyclical Nature of Board Behavior
Each time a board enters a new cycle, it differs from the one before, because the organization and external environment will have changed.
Nonprofit Boards – Webinar Recording and Resources List
What exactly is the board’s role in helping to steer a sound financial course for your nonprofit?