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Nonprofit resources, insights, and perspectives from the Valtas team.
The Difference Between Interim and Fractional Leadership for Nonprofits
In the world of outsourced nonprofit leadership, there are two very different models – interim nonprofit leadership and fractional nonprofit leadership. And yet, while they vary widely in their scope, duration, and purpose, they’re often confused by nonprofit boards. To set the record straight, we’re discussing the difference between interim..
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Board Recruitment Plan
A strategic board recruitment plan ensures your organization attracts qualified, diverse, and committed board members who can advance your mission. This comprehensive guide provides a framework adaptable to nonprofit organizations across all sectors. Maintaining a Continuous Recruitment Mindset Board recruitment should be ongoing rather than crisis-driven. Regularly update your board..
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10 Essential Things Every Board Member Should Know
Serving on a board is both an honor and a serious responsibility. Here are ten essential things every nonprofit board member should understand before taking their seat at the table: 1. Your Fiduciary Duties Are Legal Obligations Board members have three core fiduciary duties: care, loyalty, and obedience. The duty..
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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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