Recruiting for Board Diversity – Without Disrespecting People of Color
BoardSource Vice President of Leadership Initiatives Jim Taylor shares his personal experience with nonprofits recruiting for board diversity in this blog post.
Local Nonprofit Gets Expert Return-to-Work Advice
By Molly Golish-Hanley Nonprofits and businesses alike are dealing with return to work challenges. It is easy to feel a little lost without knowing exactly who to contact for guidance in these unprecedented times. Prompted by a BVU hosted “Ask the Expert” event, Chris...
Join YWCA Greater Cleveland for “Go LIVE for Equity”
Go LIVE for Equity 2.0 will feature interviews & discussions with local and national leaders fighting on the front lines for racial equity. This free series runs on Fridays from September 11 through October 2. Register here.
Making Volunteer Opportunities Accessible with ADA Cleveland
People with disabilities are often the recipients of service, but the ability to help and serve others has no limits. This panel answers the question of why service is important while exploring a variety of opportunities to serve others and promote the common good....
Northeast Ohio nonprofits face challenges in engaging volunteers during pandemic- Crain’s Cleveland Business Article
Volunteers make a huge impact in Northeast Ohio but utilizing our volunteers requires safety checks and creativity during COVID-19. Check out the Crain's Cleveland Business online or here.
3 Lessons Learned at 2020 Summer of Service
By Heather Englander There are still many safe ways to volunteer during COVID-19. Volunteers from every industry enjoy the comradery of group projects. Volunteers can still have a shared experience even while maintaining proper social distancing. The purpose of...
How One Organization Used Scenario Planning to Think Through its COVID-19 Future
This case study by Bridgespan shares how a Boston cultural institution navigated uncertainty to make key strategic decisions for its future. Click here to read on.
Recruiting Young, Diverse Boards a Challenge
Read this Nonprofit Times article to learn more about the challenges of and importance of diversifying a board’s composition to include racial and age diversity. Click here to read on.
Charity Navigator Launches New Encompass Rating System
Charity Navigator has announced its new Encompass Rating System that provides comprehensive evaluations for more than 150,000 nonprofits. Learn about the new rating system and how your organization can take advantage of the visibility, credibility, and legitimacy of...
Nonprofit Stability Index
In July 2020, Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) conducted a second survey across the nonprofit community of Northeast Ohio regarding the impact of COVID-19. 101 nonprofits responded. Our resource center has tools and tips on how your nonprofit can continue to be...