Join Leslie Crutchfield for an in-depth discussion in this video Building your board, part of Nonprofit Management Foundations.
- Nonprofit boards are a curious thing.…Some boards are highly prestigious,…movers and shakers clamor to get a seat…on boards at educational institutions like Harvard,…or the big art museum in town,…or hot up and coming nonprofits,…like Teach for America…or Kiva.org.…These types of board seats…can be viewed as plum positions.…They're a feather in the cap of the board member,…who can benefit as much…from being associated with that cause…than they contribute to it.…But for most nonprofits,…including yours,…the vast majority probably don't offer so much…in the way of prestige…or elite connections at first.…
Instead, you need hard-working board members…who are talented, passionate, and committed to your cause…and who can really roll up their sleeves…and do the work that's required.…Now the essential roles of board members…include legal and financial oversight,…strategic advising, and fundraising.…So you wanna look for some members…with training and discipline,…such as law, finance, and accounting.…But beyond those skills,…
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4/1/2015- Shaping your vision and strategy
- Fundraising via grants, partnerships, and social media
- Hiring staff
- Working with volunteers
- Understanding board governance and nonprofit financial accounting
- Scaling the organization and impact
- Becoming a nonprofit leader
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 18s
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The power of nonprofits4m 41s
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1. Leadership Strategies for Successful Nonprofits
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Shaping your vision5m 43s
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2. Effective Fundraising and Marketing
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Fundraising from individuals5m 11s
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Foundation grants5m 30s
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3. Recruiting and Retaining Talent
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Building your board5m 21s
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Hiring staff5m 40s
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Working with volunteers5m 42s
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4. Governance, Finance, and Accounting
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5. Expanding Impact beyond Your Nonprofit's Walls
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Collective impact4m 14s
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6. Developing Your Personal Leadership Potential
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Discovering the4m 58s
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Conclusion
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Wrap up2m 26s
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