by Sara Lom | May 6, 2024
One key element of a healthy nonprofit organization is a strong board. A strong board: Can clearly identify its work and its role for a particular nonprofit at any point in time. Is comprised of people who bring the relevant skills, expertise, diversity, networks and...
by BVU Team | Nov 3, 2022
With the variety of challenges and issues facing nonprofits (and therefore their boards) these days, adopting a code of conduct may be good practice. Read this Chronicle of Philanthropy letter to the editor to learn more.
by BVU Team | Oct 19, 2022
Board members have many responsibilities to the nonprofit where they serve, and one of them is to help ensure there are appropriate financial resources. ALL board members need to participate in fundraising with their organizations, and that can take many different...
by BVU Team | Sep 21, 2022
What we’re reading today: Blue Avocado’s article titled, “7 Ideas for Pushing Your Board Forward in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” Belonging was a new identifier for me in the IDEA/DEI/DEII space but this article paints a picture...
by BVU Team | Jul 5, 2022
This week we’re reading about board diversity. Read on. Take-aways that we found interesting! Having people of color make up at least 25% of a nonprofit’s board can be a tipping point. The practical lesson to draw from the range of research and data is that...
by BVU Team | Jan 27, 2022
Read the article here. BVU is here to help nonprofits develop their diverse leadership through educational programs like the Nonprofit Leadership Advancement Program and Succession Planning Consults.
