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New Online Course: Basic Training for Your Nonprofit Board of Directors

The Nonprofit Consultant

Today I'm very pleased to announce that my latest online course is now available on Udemy: Basic Training for Your Nonprofit Board of Directors. Some of the things covered in the course are: Legal requirements for Nonprofit Boards in the U.S. You can learn more about the course and register by clicking here.

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Band Parents?—?The Ideal Ad Hoc Team Model?

Harmonious Workplaces

They serve in project management roles, accounting roles, training and development roles, logistics roles, health and safety roles, and even roles in culinary procurement and sanitization. The Value of Volunteers to Nonprofits Nonprofit organizations, by nature, often rely heavily on volunteers.

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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Bridgespan was birthed out of Bain’s desire to expand its support of nonprofits. In 2003, Bridgespan created the “Bridgestar” initiative to focus on leadership development and to help professionals transition into nonprofit careers. BRIDGESPAN HISTORY . Their services emphasized analytical consulting.

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Lately on Quora.

The Nonprofit Consultant

I've been spending much of my social media time over at Quora, answering questions about nonprofit management and fundraising (and a few questions of a more political nature). What is the best step after setting vision and mission in strategic planning for a nonprofit organization? or, isn't it?) Still, I'm glad when I can help out.

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To Better Train Workers, Figure Out Where They Struggle

Harvard Business

When it comes to training and workforce development, lots of them. In a 2014 survey , 55% of executives said a major constraint to investing in training was that they did not know how to measure success. The metrics we track include: productivity, cost savings in recruitment and training, quality, retention, and speed to promotion.

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LinkedIn Launches Board Connect Service

The Nonprofit Consultant

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals of all sectors, has just announced the launch of their new Board Connect service for nonprofit organizations. Best of all, the service is free to nonprofits ( business use of the Talent Finder can cost $1,000). So, what could be wrong with all this?

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Boardroom Musical Chairs

The Nonprofit Consultant

When we only recruit within our existing circles, we don't open up our boards to new ideas, new connections, and a broader range of experience. Many people are drawn to serve on a nonprofit board of directors because of the social experience. Or are you actively developing new sources of recruitment?