The Board’s Role in and Organization’s Financial Resources
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...
The Board and DEI
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 of the importance of...
Medical Mutual’s Transformational Volunteer Experience
Rob Zaremsky Director, Business & Community Engagement September 7, 2022“Volunteering should be transformational, not transactional.” This is a phrase that we share on a regular basis during our enhanced volunteering sessions with volunteers from BVU Business...
Happy National Nonprofit Day!
Happy National Nonprofit Day! Darnell Davis, BVU’s Director, Leadership & Strategic Initiatives, outlines ways to get involved with Northeast Ohio nonprofits…and why they need you.
Humanize Your Hiring Experience- article from Chronicle of Philanthropy
Check out the article here. And join the Nonprofit Leadership Summit in October 2022 with BVU.
New Funding Available through ServeOhio
ServeOhio is requesting proposals for Get Connected Volunteer Mobilization Projects to support the development of volunteer resources in underserved regions of Ohio. Funds of up to $16,250 will be awarded to organizations who will develop a local volunteer engagement...
When do Boards reach the “Tipping Point” from diversity to equity?
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...
When Sunsetting Your Nonprofit is the Hardest (and Best) Option
A nonprofit's board can step up and play a major role when a nonprofit is at a crossroads. This BoardSource article gave us some food for thought. Read on.
Financial Concerns Mount for Nonprofits as Inflation and Other Economic Woes Prove Stubborn
Are you thinking about the economy and the impact it could have on nonprofits. BVU nonprofits are looking at the community's need and readying themselves for an increase in demand. Will inflation make a difference to fundraisers and nonprofit leaders? Click here to...
Stop Making the Business Case for Diversity
Read this insightful article about the inclusion and belong from the Harvard Business Review. Dig deeper into a recent study that found that a business case isn't the most convincing argument for diversity in the workplace. Click here to read on.