At a time when the world feels increasingly uncertain, one thing is painfully clear: America’s nonprofit sector is in crisis. From frontline service providers to statewide advocacy groups, many ...
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Good work | Why you should serve on nonprofit boards

In this week's Good Work column, Michael Kraft breaks down why you should consider serving on a nonprofit board.
For professionals who are passionate about a cause, joining a nonprofit board is an excellent way to give back to the community and build a more well-rounded career. Amber Tucker While some board ...
The difference between a nonprofit in survival mode and one positioned for growth often comes down to how its board governs.
You’ve just become a board member for a nonprofit—congratulations. Indeed, for many nonprofit directors, their position is not just a role, it is a passion for making a difference. One can hardly ...
The non-profit sector is a vital pillar of society, employing approximately 10 percent of the workforce in advanced economies and generating value of roughly 5 percent of global GDP. While the most ...
ch. 1. Models of governance and leadership -- ch. 2. Accountability: a board's fiduciary obligations -- ch. 3. Structuring a board for maximum effectiveness -- ch. 4. Organizing the board's work -- ch ...
Serving on a non-profit board can be deeply fulfilling and beneficial to the cause – but only if you’re fully committed and prepared for the role. It must be flattering to be offered a seat on the ...
Effective board management is crucial to ensuring a nonprofit’s success. On Thursday, October 24, the Leadership Center of Arlington is offering its On Board program, a one-day training for current ...
When a nonprofit fails to protect staff, mishandles power or dismisses concerns without accountability, it is not a personnel ...
Richard Day, MBA ’20, served as a Golub Capital Board Fellow at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2019-20 for Renaissance Social Services, a nonprofit in Chicago that provides ...