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In this edition...

  • New blog post! Our first 31 days of 2017 tackling advocacy, fundraising, and the new boardsource.org
  • Nonprofit Strategy and Planning by the Numbers, a visual resource to explain the evolution from strategic plans to frameworks + tips to help boards monitor progress
  • Additional resources ready to download: nonprofit business plans and 10 benefits of dashboard reporting

  • Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Board Chairs: It's time to conquer the unique challenges of this vital role!

Advocacy, fundraising, and the new boardsource.org

Erin Berry, BoardSource's vice president of communications, discusses the organization's busy start to 2017 in a new blog post. Learn more about our recent work, including a campaign about the importance of advocacy in times of major change, the launch of a new framework on measuring fundraising effectiveness, and a branding update to go along with a redesigned boardsource.org.

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Strategy and Planning by the Numbers

Strategy and planning is a core board responsibility. Is your nonprofit following a strategic plan or a strategic framework? Are you monitoring your performance as you work towards your goals?

This visual resource explains why many nonprofits have turned to strategic frameworks for increased flexibility. It also provides tips for how boards can continue tracking their progress to ensure strategic goals are met.

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Additional resources

  • Nonprofit Business Plan (201, members only): More popular in the corporate sector, business plans are an often-overlooked practice for nonprofits, but make good business sense when crafted to test or start a new program, service, or a business venture.
  • 10 Benefits of Dashboard Reporting: As you set goals for 2017, consider using a dashboard to track your progress. This resource outlines ten common ways dashboards have proven to be valuable.
  • Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Board Chairs: Professional development for board chairs has been lacking. This certificate program allows you to connect with a governance expert and other board chairs to ensure you are better prepared to lead your board and help your organization achieve its mission.

 

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