The NonprofitBOD blog
Articles
Plain-language guidance on governance, compliance, and building a board that actually governs.
Fundraising
Building a Culture of Philanthropy on Your Board
Most board members dread the word "fundraising." The fix isn't a bigger ask quota. It's changing what everyone believes the job actually is.
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Finance & Oversight
Fund Accounting, Explained for Board Members
Why can't we just spend the money in the bank? The answer is a whole accounting system built around a promise, and understanding it changes how you govern.
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Getting Started
Setting Up Your First Board in NonprofitBOD
A five-minute walkthrough, create your organization, invite members, and run your first meeting with minutes and votes on the record.
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Leadership
Strategic Planning Without the Binder Nobody Reads
Most strategic plans fail for one boring reason, the work never gets done. Here's how to build one that actually guides decisions all year long.
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