Here at Spokes, we often hear from nonprofits that one of their biggest challenges is finding and recruiting new board members. This article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy shares six practical steps to strengthen your recruitment prcess—from setting clear expectations, prioritizing mission passion, expanding what “fundraising experience” really means, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Read more HERE.
Setting CEO/ED Compensation: What Boards Should Know for 2026
Every year, nonprofit boards face the responsibility of reviewing the salary of their CEO or Executive Director. A thoughtful approach ensures fairness, compliance, and organizational sustainability. Spokes’ new guidance sheet highlights six essentials for boards: staying compliant with IRS rules, reviewing market data, assessing organizational health, evaluating leadership performance, supporting retention, and using a clear, documented process.
To complement this, we’ve prepared a companion snapshot of regional inflation and San Luis Obispo County cost-of-living data. With CPI currently around 3% and local housing costs more than double the national average, boards have the context they need to consider reasonable cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Together, these resources give boards a transparent, data-driven framework for making confident salary decisions.
Download the full 2-page guidance sheet here.
Spokes members also have access to a regional compensation survey. Log into your Spokes account to request access.
Can You Really Offer Benefits on a Budget?
Nonprofits are no stranger to tight budgets, and in today’s climate, every dollar counts even more. But offering competitive healthcare benefits is key to reducing burnout and improving staff retention. This article explores practical, cost-conscious strategies for making health coverage more accessible.
Read the article HERE.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant being discontinued
Does your nonprofit currently enjoy a Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant? If so, not for long. The company announced this program will expire September 1, 2025.
Capital Campaign Pro’s Steven Shattuck has written a concise blog post that outlines the changes and suggests some alternatives. It also has a link to join an effort to convince Microsoft to reverse course.
Techsoup has current information on what nonprofit discounts will still be available if you qualify and want to continue your use of Microsoft 365.
Mission-Aligned Money Management
While many nonprofits are working hard to make ends meet, some are fortunate to have built up a surplus or reserve—and with that comes the opportunity to invest in ways that can support and even grow their mission. However, traditional investment strategies don’t always align with a nonprofit’s values or purpose. That’s why we recently hosted a class on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, led by our friends at Blue Marble Investments. They shared how mission-aligned and sustainable investment options—such as fossil fuel–free portfolios—can perform on par with traditional investments while staying true to your organization’s ethics.
Check out a recording of the presentation here.
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