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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...]

Your Budget is Your Friend

November 9, 2018 by Spokes For Nonprofits

If it’s time to create your budget for the upcoming year, congratulations. Your nonprofit budget is your best friend and the source of direction for all of your … [Read more...]

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“Many times you do not want to go to a meeting or conference or class, but you do anyway because you’re hoping to hear that one idea that can be truly beneficial. Every time I have gone to Spokes, I’ve come away with more than one of those ideas.  The resources they offer have been critical to the progress of our foundation. The experts they host have always been high caliber, and Spokes provided a direct connection to a grant writer who has helped us tremendously.”

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