How to Start a Nonprofit: A Five-Step Recipe

by | Oct 7, 2026

By: Joan Garry   You have been asked at least once by someone: How do I start a nonprofit? Right? Someone you know or someone who was referred to you because you are in the nonprofit sector lands on your doorstep with that question. Me? I get asked all the time....

Nonprofit Report with mOppenheimORG

by | Aug 24, 2026

Watch our President & CEO, Elizabeth Voudouris and BVU’s Board Chair, Kathy Golovan from Westfield Insurance, sit down with Mark Oppeneheim from the Nonprofit Report, who highlights the work of nonprofit organizations. Transcript is below! Click HERE to...

HR Responsibilities

by | Jul 29, 2026

  Board & Chief Executive  Division of Human Resources Responsibilities  Click HERE to download – BVU_HR_Responsibilities Core principle:  The board has exactly one employee — the Chief Executive. All other staff report to and through the chief executive....

Evaluating Your Chief Executive

by | Jul 29, 2026

  Evaluating Your Chief Executive  A Practical Tip Sheet for Nonprofit Boards  Click HERE to download – CEO_Evaluation_TipSheet   Evaluating the Chief Executive is one of the board’s most important responsibilities. A consistent, well-structured evaluation...

Nonprofit Merger Tip Sheet

by | Jul 29, 2026

  Click HERE to download – Nonprofit Merger Tip Sheet 2026 NONPROFIT TIP SHEET    Exploring a Merger or Strategic Alliance  High points to consider before, during, and after the conversation.  Mergers and strategic alliances can help nonprofits expand impact,...