This article “Are We There Yet? A Conversation on Performance Measures in the Third Sector” discusses the horizon for nonprofit accountability. It discussed a plenary by Dr. Alnoor Ebrahim on third sector performance metrics. There is an imitative called the … Continue reading
To Whom Are Nonprofits Accountable? Being accountable as a nonprofit is a loaded statement. Nonprofits are expected to be accountable to many people: their funders and patrons, their clients, and themselves. As Alnoor Ebrahim discusses in his working paper, there … Continue reading
This article “What Nonprofits Can Learn from Uber” discusses what happened with the resignation of Travis Kalanick (founder) and the importance of branding. Uber’s identity however is not tied to Kalanick but rather to their ‘brand’ – how to get … Continue reading
In the TED Talk by Simon Sinek he says “The goal is not just to sell to people who need what you have; the goal is to sell to people who believe what you believe.” Inspiration is key and inspiration is … Continue reading
This article discusses the risk of becoming a board member, specifically some of the things board members can be held responsible for including failure to detect misconduct, misusing funds, self-dealing etc. Brown discusses rules for proper conduct including following proper … Continue reading
The board members are fiduciaries “who steer the organizations towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission” (www.councilfornonprofits.org). Nonprofits … Continue reading
This article “The Voice from the Outside: Stakeholders Resistance in Nonprofit Organizations” discusses the other side of stakeholder influence. Stakeholder resistance stems from dissatisfaction with the organizations’ responsiveness to its stakeholders. Stakeholder resistance presents a challenge to nonprofits. Stakeholder resistance … Continue reading
Think about the role of non-profit stakeholders in general – How do they exert influence? Stakeholders help the nonprofit fulfill their mission, they have a vested interest in the nonprofit fulfilling its objective. Stakeholders can be donors, patrons, volunteers, other … Continue reading
This article discusses the rules and finances of non-profit organization. I chose this article because it ties nicely into understanding how non-profits are run and how they differ from for-profit organizations. I also found this article debunked some myths I believed … Continue reading
Having worked in various nonprofits I am aware of the importance of the non-profit sector and the important role nonprofits play in our society. A “non-profit” organization is one that exists for a specific purpose and all the money earned … Continue reading