Lorain County Workshop Series: Role of the Board

Lorain County Workshop Series: Role of the Board

Lorain County Workshop Series with BVU [spacer height=”15px”] BVU and the Community Foundation of Lorain County are collaborating to provide 4 capacity-building workshops for Lorain County nonprofit organizations in 2025. Hosted quarterly on Friday...

2024 Nonprofit Pulse Results

Insights from the 2024 Nonprofit Pulse Survey December 10, 2024  |  Elizabeth Voudouris, President & CEO [spacer height=”20px”] This year, BVU launched our Nonprofit Pulse — a monthly one-question survey of ~500 local nonprofit executives — to better...

2024 Pogue Award Press Release

Outstanding corporate leader Robert J. Klonk to receive BVU’s Richard W. Pogue Civic Leadership Award for exceptional contributions to the community. Download PDF version here. CLEVELAND, OHIO – Longtime business and community leader Robert J. Klonk, Chairman and CEO...
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...