New research from the Center for Effective Philanthropy shows that nonprofit executive leadership and staff continue to suffer from burnout—an issue that has plagued the sector in recent years.
New research from the Center for Effective Philanthropy shows that nonprofit executive leadership and staff continue to suffer from burnout—an issue that has plagued the sector in recent years.
Experts warn that hacking, ransomware and other cybercrimes are increasingly directed at public entities and nonprofits, possibly because of the assumption—rightly or wrongly—that these organizations are less prepared for such threats.
Research suggests that most nonprofit organizations struggle with bringing their new board members up to speed quickly and effectively through a solid onboarding process. In fact, some studies show that as much as a quarter of board members don't have a solid understanding of their organization's mission or strategy—the most basic starting point for good governance and decision-making. Experts say that's due to another survey findings—just about half of nonprofits have any formal onboarding process in place at all for new members—and many of those that do report poor results.
A nonprofit's strategic plan should address many things, with emphasis on the organization's short- and long-term goals and initiatives and plans for executing them and measuring their impact. Some experts also suggest including an analysis of strategic partnership and networking opportunities as well—an area that some nonprofits aren't exploring enough.
Walk into any professional development seminar for nonprofit workers and you'll likely see a familiar scene: polite smiles, dutiful notetaking (maybe some doodling) and a general vibe that most folks would rather be somewhere else, ideally out in the community doing the work they signed up for. It's tempting to blame this on a lack of time or resources. But dig a little deeper, and there may be something else going on: in a field built around helping others, the idea of needing help ourselves can feel uncomfortable, even overwhelming.
The importance of maintaining adequate operating reserves is widely understood within the nonprofit sector. However, the dual purposes of operating reserves are often not, according to A. Michael Gellman of Sustainability Education 4 Nonprofits.
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