Nonprofits: Beyond the Numbers

Nonprofits: Beyond the Numbers

Learn more about how your nonprofit stacks up with others during “Nonprofits: Beyond the Numbers” — a look at the results of a recent northern Ohio Nonprofit survey, and a discussion of some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofits today. Nonprofits:...

How to Strengthen Nonprofit Board Engagement

In BVU’s pulse survey, 76% of nonprofit leaders in Northeast Ohio describe their boards as effective. While 76% is a solid score, it’s average — a “C” grade. Yet many nonprofits still call BVU looking for ways to improve board engagement. Times are...
BVU Action Day

BVU Action Day

BVU Members are invited to join us for our final Action Day of the year with Haven of Rest, an organization that provides programs such as emergency services, food and clothing distribution, education, counseling, and more. This December, BVU is hosting a...
Member Shopping Day at Goods Bank NEO

Member Shopping Day at Goods Bank NEO

This member-exclusive nonprofit shopping day is part of BVU’s partnership with Goods Bank NEO to bring new benefits to our nonprofit members. What: BVU Member Shopping Day When: Friday, September 20 | 9:00-11:00AM Where: Goods Bank NEO | 7550 Bittern Ave, Cleveland,...

Key Traits of Successful Nonprofit Chief Executives

Nonprofit chief executives are vital to an organization’s success, and there are several key leadership traits and skills that often make a difference in this role.   Leadership Traits   Mission-driven: A deep commitment to the organization’s mission...
Community Connections: Refugees & Immigration

Community Connections: Refugees & Immigration

ABOUT THE SESSION 156,800 immigrants and refugees lived in Northeast Ohio in 2019, with more arriving each year since. A growing body of research has linked immigration with positive economic and community impact. Experts also emphasize the critical role employment,...

Strategic Planning: Benefits & Basic Steps

Elizabeth Voudouris, President & CEO Julie Clark, VP, Nonprofit Engagement The Crucial Role of Strategic Panning: Steering through challenges and seizing opportunities What do most nonprofit leaders have in common? We can juggle. Not the easy tennis ball...