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Nonprofit resources, insights, and perspectives from the Valtas team.
From Representation to Inclusion: Equity in the Boardroom
The nonprofit sector has made significant progress in diversifying board composition over the past decade. Organizations proudly announce when they achieve demographic milestones and cite representation statistics in grant applications. Yet many of these same boards struggle with high turnover among diverse members, watch their meetings dominated by the same..
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Aligning Board Conversations with Mission and Metrics
The boardroom conversation drifts toward a heated debate about whether to upgrade the office copier. Meanwhile, the organization's core programs are underperforming, staff turnover is climbing, and community needs are evolving rapidly. Sound familiar? For many nonprofit boards, the challenge isn't a lack of dedication—it's a misalignment between where conversations..
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Recruiting and Retaining Top Nonprofit Talent
Recently Hannah Cavendish-Palmer from Valtas, Quinn Finnigan from ASP, and Becky Todd from CFO Selections teamed up for a webinar titled “Attracting and Retaining Talent and Navigating Leadership Transition.” They shared strategies for attracting great people, keeping top talent, and handing the baton off well when it’s time to go...
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Nonprofit Board Engagement Checklist
What should your board members be doing on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis? Use this helpful board engagement checklist to set the right expectations for their tenure on the board: All Board Members Every Board Meeting [ ] Review materials in advance and come prepared [ ] Maintain..
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The Board’s Role in Fundraising
Nonprofit boards occupy a unique position in organizational fundraising—simultaneously serving as fiduciaries, ambassadors, and advocates. Yet many board members remain uncertain about their fundraising responsibilities, and many nonprofits struggle to articulate clear expectations. Understanding the board's multifaceted role in fundraising is essential for building sustainable organizations. Governance and Strategic Oversight..
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How Effective Nonprofit Board Committees Work
Board committees serve as the board's investigative and preparatory arms. They allow smaller groups of directors to develop expertise in critical areas and conduct the kind of detailed work that would bog down full board meetings. This division of labor accomplishes several goals simultaneously. It makes better use of individual..
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