Governance & leadership for your organization.
Practical articles on governance & leadership for the everyday work of your organization.
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Articles: Governance & leadership
Nonprofit Business Plan: How to Write One + Template
Write a nonprofit business plan funders trust: key sections, a worked three-year budget in USD, cash flow and risk scenarios, and a copy-ready template.
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Nonprofit KPIs: 18 Metrics to Track, With Formulas and Examples
18 nonprofit KPIs for programs, fundraising, finance, membership and operations, with formulas, worked examples, a sample dashboard and board reporting tips.
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AI Governance Policy for Associations: Guide and Template
Write an AI governance policy for your association: scope, approved tools, data rules, disclosure, human review, copyright cautions and a ready template.
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Nonprofit Board of Directors: How to Build One (+ Checklist)
Build a nonprofit board of directors: choose the right size, map skills in a composition matrix, recruit, orient and stagger terms. Checklist included.
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Executive Committee: Powers, Limits and How to Structure One
What a nonprofit executive committee can and can't do under bylaws and state law, who should serve, how often it meets, how it reports, plus a sample charter.
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CAE Certification: Requirements, Exam, Costs and Renewal
A guide to ASAE's CAE certification: eligibility, the 100 professional development hours, exam format and dates, fees, renewal and how to decide if it fits you.
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Association Bylaws: What to Include + Plain-English Outline
Learn how to write association bylaws: what they cover, how state nonprofit law applies, a plain-English model outline, drafting tips and how to amend bylaws.
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Meeting Minutes: What to Record, With a Template and Sample
How to write meeting minutes: what to record on motions, votes, quorum and conflicts, action vs. verbatim minutes, approval, retention and a free template.
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Nonprofit Board Responsibilities: Duties, Roles and Policies
Nonprofit board responsibilities: fiduciary duties, financial oversight, conflict-of-interest policies, Form 990 governance questions and officer roles.
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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide + Sample Plan
Plan your nonprofit's next three years: when to start, who to involve, SWOT, priorities, goals and measures, implementation and a sample one-page plan.
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Board Succession Planning: How to Build a Plan That Works
Create a board succession plan: map terms, build a leadership pipeline, prepare officer handoffs and emergency vacancies, and follow a month-by-month timeline.
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How to Write an Association Mission Statement (+ Examples)
Write an association mission statement members remember: mission vs. vision vs. values, a six-step workshop, examples by organization type and a template.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building: Strategies, Assessment and Funding
What nonprofit capacity building covers, how to assess and prioritize gaps, where to find funding, and how to implement changes and measure progress.
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Board Meeting Agenda: How to Write One, With a Free Template
Write a board meeting agenda that puts decisions first: standard order of business, consent agenda rules, timings, an annual calendar and a free template.
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Nonprofit Annual Report: What to Include and How to Publish It
Plan a nonprofit annual report: how it differs from Form 990 and impact reports, which sections to include, a financial summary example, formats and a timeline.
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Membership Committee: Roles, Chair Duties and Annual Plan
Run a strong membership committee: write its charge, assign roles, define membership chair duties, follow an annual work plan and track key metrics.
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