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Conflicts of Interest

December 27, 2020 by Michael Simkins

"Looking at the agenda, does anyone see that they may have a potential conflict of interest?" As president of a nonprofit board of directors, I routinely ask … [Read more...]

Risk Assessment for Nonprofits

September 22, 2020 by Grace Nielsen

Last week, we covered the types of insurance your nonprofit should consider. But how exactly do you choose what types of policies you will need for your … [Read more...]

Sexual Harassment Training: What Do You Need to Know?

August 29, 2019 by Spokes For Nonprofits

In recent years, the issue of sexual harassment has received more media attention than any other ethics and compliance issue. New mandatory training … [Read more...]

Implement a Monthly ED/CEO Report to Keep Your Board Informed

June 6, 2019 by Spokes For Nonprofits

As a nonprofit leader (ED/CEO), it can be difficult when members of the Board of Directors aren’t familiar with or knowledgeable about the overall operations … [Read more...]

How to be an Excellent Board Member

March 13, 2019 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Register Now! Local nonprofits need and want trained Board members who understand their responsibilities in nonprofit governance and how to support their … [Read more...]

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