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Don’t Forget Stewardship!

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In the end-of-year fundraising frenzy, we sometimes forget to think about stewardship. The successful stewardship of members, donors, and volunteers is critical to a nonprofit’s long-term success. When we strengthen these relationships, we strengthen the organization overall. How do you — or will you — build stewardship into your ongoing work?

5 Keys to Success: Bringing On New Board Members

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One of the most common mistakes I find when boards seek new members is that they focus heavily on recruitment without dedicating the same energy to orientation. Yes, it’s important to find the right leaders for your board but it doesn’t end there. You also need to make sure your new members get off toContinue reading “5 Keys to Success: Bringing On New Board Members”

5 Steps to Better Board Meetings

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Board members are some of our most valuable volunteers.