tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.comments2023-07-23T07:51:56.510-07:00CoreStrategies on NonprofitsTerrie Temkin, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115456112406830259noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-2704223519428335912013-09-29T18:46:11.727-07:002013-09-29T18:46:11.727-07:00This is great!This is great!Ralfhttp://coffeemakers2013.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-35387190200566725072013-09-18T21:18:05.403-07:002013-09-18T21:18:05.403-07:00This was a good post. Currently 37 states require...This was a good post. Currently 37 states require registration if you solicit in the state. You can find more information about state registrations here: http://www.labyrinthinc.com/charity-state-registration/State Registrationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248666945565469605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-214589565327259342012-07-05T10:12:29.723-07:002012-07-05T10:12:29.723-07:00I agree with Carol, that it should be done by two ...I agree with Carol, that it should be done by two people: one board member and the executive director.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-83292868988001098662012-06-14T15:11:17.327-07:002012-06-14T15:11:17.327-07:00The degree to which Non-Profit BOD members respond...The degree to which Non-Profit BOD members respond to crises in the communities in which their corporate entities operate, and the degree to which the board members focus on the broader constituencies that their corporate entities serve, will ultimately help to govern the measure of legal liability exposure that they will face on an extensive array of issues. <br /><br />- Ariel HessingAriel Hessingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-44745028671141231652012-05-14T03:12:06.993-07:002012-05-14T03:12:06.993-07:00Thank you for your article, I am a founder of new ...Thank you for your article, I am a founder of new non profit, had been working on this mission 16 months, but an objectives, a promised that was placed on hold for 50 years to give back to the community. Your article gave me confidence that when the organization get going and finacial independence, I would be able to leave. I thought that I would have to be around always to oversee the growth of my passion. Currently pending for the IRS 501(c)(3) approval, my value system and tranferency, I 100% support the management cost of ongoing website Free Help Education Organization, until I have 501(c)(3) approval, I am not sure if it is legal to ask for donation. Would appreciate your advice.<br />Thank you,<br />Elenawww.freehelpeducation.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-51392809704555081712012-05-06T21:17:04.821-07:002012-05-06T21:17:04.821-07:00Very good information! I am the founder of my orga...Very good information! I am the founder of my organization and this will make me word my bylaws and organizational documents that will last, compliment, and insure that my baby will evolve with the community in mindAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-82660727035335870622012-02-19T22:01:52.690-08:002012-02-19T22:01:52.690-08:00I would like to great thank for this informative p...I would like to great thank for this informative post.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bedexchange.co/" rel="nofollow">Volunteer Travel</a>jasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444068549054589697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-35571803099019342762011-07-05T23:58:56.592-07:002011-07-05T23:58:56.592-07:00My cousin recommended this blog and she was totall...My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work<br /><a href="http://www.neilchandran.net" rel="nofollow">Freevi Neil Chandran</a>Victoryperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906206979453971753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-50746035368228313862011-02-19T04:27:36.538-08:002011-02-19T04:27:36.538-08:00This was very much informative..thanks a lot for s...This was very much informative..thanks a lot for sharing this with me!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.samplequestionnaire.com/exit-interview-questionnaire.html" rel="nofollow">Exit Interview Questionnaire</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-25519052302357104552010-12-21T20:13:55.377-08:002010-12-21T20:13:55.377-08:00Great post.... having a rough go of it in the non-...Great post.... having a rough go of it in the non-profit world right now. I'm going to poke around some more.<br /><br />I love the article you referenced - great "training" tool for my board ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-5427515185238638762010-12-13T18:16:01.555-08:002010-12-13T18:16:01.555-08:00It's always nice to give.It's always nice to give.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11473669238102446393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-27366142661988253602010-07-13T11:15:14.393-07:002010-07-13T11:15:14.393-07:00Dear Robyn:
And here is the final part.
V. Telep...Dear Robyn:<br /><br />And here is the final part.<br /><br />V. Telephone Communication<br /><br />Board members should return all telephone calls promptly to acknowledge receipt of the message. <br /><br />For routine and non-contentious telephone communication, Board members have discretion to provide information and/or make referrals to the Board members and agency personnel qualified to respond.<br /><br />For contentious telephone communication, Board members may inform the caller of the Board procedure for consideration of a challenge or complaint and must advise the caller that, to gain such consideration, s/he must submit his/her concerns to the Board in writing.<br /><br />A Board member, having received such telephone communication and having advised the caller of the requirement for written submission of his/her concerns, shall immediately advise the Board Chair and President/CEO of the communication. <br /><br />VI. Disciplinary Action<br /><br />The XXXX Board of Directors includes independent thinkers of diverse backgrounds and philosophies. Accordingly, open discussion and honest disagreement are expected; they often pave the road to consensus.<br /><br />Nevertheless, under the Board of Directors Job Description, a Board member's "Key Responsibilities" include "[s]upport[ing] the policies and decisions of the agency personally and publicly." Therefore, when consensus is not possible and some Board members disagree with the Board's final decision and response to contentious communication:<br /><br />1) members of the Board majority must respect those who disagree, seek to understand the remaining bases for their disagreement, and continue to work with them in a genuinely cooperative effort on XXXX's behalf; and<br /><br />2) members of the Board minority must respect those in the majority, seek to understand the bases for their decision and response, and continue to work with them in a genuinely cooperative effort on XXXX's behalf; members of the minority must not do or say anything, outside the confidential communication of the Board meetings, to undermine the Board's conclusion and response.<br /><br />Failure to comply with these Guidelines may be cause for removal from the Board, under Section 7.06 of the Bylaws of XXXX, Inc..hugochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200029933543187299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-13978164029956218762010-07-13T11:14:04.463-07:002010-07-13T11:14:04.463-07:00Dear Robyn:
Here is the second part.
IV. Email Co...Dear Robyn:<br />Here is the second part.<br /><br />IV. Email Communication<br /><br />Email correspondence has the same status as paper correspondence. Emails the Board or its members may receive are:<br /><br />1) Internal Emails -- letters, memos or messages between and among XXXX Board members and agency staff requesting or providing information, clarification, input or review;<br /><br />2) Simple External Emails -- letters, memos or messages from other agencies or community members requesting or providing information, clarification, input or review;<br /><br />3) Contentious External Emails -- letters, memos or messages from other agencies or community members requesting or providing information, clarification, input or review, or challenging or complaining about any XXXX policy, practice or personnel.<br /><br />Board members will respond to Email correspondence as they would to paper correspondence, consistent with the requirements of Sections II and III. <br /><br />Additionally, in recognition of the increasing frequency and volume of Email correspondence Board members may receive, these Guidelines clarify that Board members:<br /><br />1) may respond to Internal Emails at their discretion, consistent with the courtesy and respect required of all XXXX communication;<br /><br />2) must respond to Simple External Emails, or refer them to the appropriate Board member or agency personnel, to assure prompt and professional communication with the agency or community member;<br /><br />3) must promptly forward Contentious External Emails to and communicate with the Board President, Executive Committee, Board, and/or President/CEO in order to initiate the appropriate Board review and response outlined in Section III.<br /><br />V. Contentious Communication -- Response<br /><br />If a Board member is uncertain about whether any paper or Email correspondence is "contentious," s/he should assume that it is and treat it accordingly, consistent with these Guidelines.<br /><br />Initial Response -- Although each communication must be considered on its merits, and although the response will vary according to the nature and content of the communication and its source, generally, the Board should promptly provide a written acknowledgement:<br /><br />1) thanking the agency, group or individual for their correspondence;<br /><br />2) advising the agency, group or individual of the anticipated time frame within which the communication will be considered; and<br /><br />3) assuring the agency, group or individual that the XXXX Board will review the matter and provide a written response. <br /><br />The letter of acknowledgment will not state the Board's options or express any preliminary opinion or tentative conclusion of the Board or any of its members.<br /><br />Final Response -- The Board will respond to each contentious communication, on the merits, consistent with Section II of the Guidelines.<br /><br />Board members must not communicate with the agency, group or individual in any independent manner that would undermine, elaborate, or supplement the response of the Board. Any subsequent challenges, complaints, and/or requests for reconsideration or explanation must be addressed as provided in Section II of the Guidelines.hugochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200029933543187299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-73467203164782091002010-07-13T11:11:02.789-07:002010-07-13T11:11:02.789-07:00Dear Robyn:
Thank you for bringing this issue for...Dear Robyn:<br /><br />Thank you for bringing this issue for discussion.<br />Below are the Board guidelines that we used in my last assignment in Milwaukee. They are detailed so I am posting them in 2 comments.<br />I hope they can assist someone.<br />Please let me know of anyway that I can help.<br /><br />Regards, Hugo Cardona<br /><br /><br />V. Contentious Communication -- Response<br /><br />If a Board member is uncertain about whether any paper or Email correspondence is "contentious," s/he should assume that it is and treat it accordingly, consistent with these Guidelines.<br /><br />Initial Response -- Although each communication must be considered on its merits, and although the response will vary according to the nature and content of the communication and its source, generally, the Board should promptly provide a written acknowledgement:<br /><br />1) thanking the agency, group or individual for their correspondence;<br /><br />2) advising the agency, group or individual of the anticipated time frame within which the communication will be considered; and<br /><br />3) assuring the agency, group or individual that the XXXX Board will review the matter and provide a written response. <br /><br />The letter of acknowledgment will not state the Board's options or express any preliminary opinion or tentative conclusion of the Board or any of its members.<br /><br />Final Response -- The Board will respond to each contentious communication, on the merits, consistent with Section II of the Guidelines.<br /><br />Board members must not communicate with the agency, group or individual in any independent manner that would undermine, elaborate, or supplement the response of the Board. Any subsequent challenges, complaints, and/or requests for reconsideration or explanation must be addressed as provided in Section II of the Guidelines.<br /><br /><br /><br />V. Telephone Communication<br /><br />Board members should return all telephone calls promptly to acknowledge receipt of the message. <br /><br />For routine and non-contentious telephone communication, Board members have discretion to provide information and/or make referrals to the Board members and agency personnel qualified to respond.<br /><br />For contentious telephone communication, Board members may inform the caller of the Board procedure for consideration of a challenge or complaint and must advise the caller that, to gain such consideration, s/he must submit his/her concerns to the Board in writing.<br /><br />A Board member, having received such telephone communication and having advised the caller of the requirement for written submission of his/her concerns, shall immediately advise the Board Chair and President/CEO of the communication. <br /><br /><br /><br />VI. Disciplinary Action<br /><br />The XXXX Board of Directors includes independent thinkers of diverse backgrounds and philosophies. Accordingly, open discussion and honest disagreement are expected; they often pave the road to consensus.<br /><br />Nevertheless, under the Board of Directors Job Description, a Board member's "Key Responsibilities" include "[s]upport[ing] the policies and decisions of the agency personally and publicly." Therefore, when consensus is not possible and some Board members disagree with the Board's final decision and response to contentious communication:<br /><br />1) members of the Board majority must respect those who disagree, seek to understand the remaining bases for their disagreement, and continue to work with them in a genuinely cooperative effort on XXXX's behalf; and<br /><br />2) members of the Board minority must respect those in the majority, seek to understand the bases for their decision and response, and continue to work with them in a genuinely cooperative effort on XXXX's behalf; members of the minority must not do or say anything, outside the confidential communication of the Board meetings, to undermine the Board's conclusion and response.<br /><br />Failure to comply with these Guidelines may be cause for removal from the Board, under Section 7.06 of the Bylaws of XXXX, Inc..hugochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200029933543187299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-49414280327385597482010-06-29T10:20:21.393-07:002010-06-29T10:20:21.393-07:00There are a few states that do not allow raffles b...There are a few states that do not allow raffles because raffles are a game of chance and considered to be a form of gambling. However, most states that allow gambling, allow nonprofits to hold raffles. The doom and gloom in the previous post is a bit over stated, however, it is essential that the nonprofit prepare and follow the regulations of their state. Selling raffle tickets on the internet is a matter of debate. The attorney I spoke to on this issue said that it is regulated at the state level. For example, California raffles are advertising their raffles on the internet but ticket buyers must purchase by phone, mail, or fax due to a California penal code. Such things as the post office not allowing you to mail raffle tickets is true, but you can mail a ticket confirmation or ticket receipt. Also, the homeowner doesn't keep track of the ticket purchaser's name, address and such, the homeowner is not runnng the raffle. I sold my house in a raffle, and there are steps you must follow, and preparation is key, but it is doable and charities across the country are making nice profits for their cause by holding a house raffle. I'm planning my next house raffle to start selling tickets in August. <br /><br />Diane Giraudo-McDermott Author of: I Sold My House in a Raffle, A Proven Step-by-step Method to Get Your Asking Price, Save Money, Save Time, & Help a Charity Too. www.isoldmyhouseinaraffle.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209901414145876036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-14305539106938153192010-04-16T06:37:58.677-07:002010-04-16T06:37:58.677-07:00Thank you for your comments. The new social media ...Thank you for your comments. The new social media is as much an art form as it is a technological process. Those of us new to the party will trip and fall, however if we stay true to our vision and values, blunders will be forgiven.Patti Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971181511620303923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-25137046134984143902010-04-13T06:17:19.513-07:002010-04-13T06:17:19.513-07:00Patti, thanks for this thoughtful post. It's ...Patti, thanks for this thoughtful post. It's always fun to put things in historical perspective which often shows us how nothing is really ever new. I especially appreciate your last couple of sentences, which say it all. The presence of social media is real and thriving whether we like it or not. Why not get on board and enjoy the stimulating conversations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416041043014084183.post-8509747834125347002010-03-23T09:05:23.900-07:002010-03-23T09:05:23.900-07:00I would like to add to Terrie's response to th...I would like to add to Terrie's response to this question with my thoughts. <br /><br />If you have a choice, I would highly recommend attending a brick and mortar institution as opposed to taking online courses when seeking a degree in nonprofit management, or if needed a combination of the two. I have had wonderful experiences in both the virtual and physical classrooms, therefore this is not a blanket statement against online coursework. On the contrary online programs are now a very important and integral part of the education experience in our society, especially for those who are working full-time while raising a family and trying to advance their education, and for military personnel based outside the country, just to name a few. However, one of the most valuable tools obtained by attending a traditional setting in a nonprofit management program is manifested through the contacts made with professors and fellow students. <br /><br />Most students in this type of program currently work in the nonprofit field and most professors have extensive experience with nonprofit organizations. While the same is likely true with online programs, the people you meet in the actual classroom predominately will live locally and will bring to class an extensive network of contacts, ideas and suggestions, and many times collaboration and assistance. Although I have lived in the same community for 20 years, my network grew exponentially while in the program. Now, when I need advice on fund development, social media, program development, special events, grants writing, etc., or simply need an introduction to a potential donor, vendor, or events coordinator, for example, I know just the right people to call to fulfill my organization's needs. <br /><br />Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.Patti Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971181511620303923noreply@blogger.com