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Short Bylaws?

March 9, 2022 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Do you have a good example of short bylaws? Ours seem so lengthy. That question came up in our Board Academy Governance session. The key to good bylaws is to … [Read more...]

Understanding the Basics of Board Roles

September 20, 2019 by Spokes For Nonprofits

It is probably fair to say that nonprofit board members desire to do a good job supporting their nonprofit and its leader. That includes board members who only … [Read more...]

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