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15 Strategic Questions for Volunteer Boards to Ask

Board Effect

Keeping pace with trends affecting governance requires change even in the best of times. As the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits also points out, “Nonprofits have a legal and ethical obligation to their constituents and the public to conduct their activities with accountability and transparency.” Curious to learn more?

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What Is a 501(c)(3) Organization, and What Are The Different Types?

Board Effect

As straightforward as that sounds, nonprofit boards must be aware of the rules and restrictions that govern nonprofits to continue operating legally. The federal government describes the types of nonprofits exempt from federal income tax in the 501(c)(3) section of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

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Are You Using Data to Drive Your Nonprofit’s Success and Growth? 

Board Effect

Understanding the target audience: Nonprofits range in size and scope, from the Jugaad Leadership Program that offers leadership development to people of color in Central Minnesota, to Feeding America ’s national scope. Data can paint a picture of any size or scope of audience. And that’s just the application process.

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It's time for lean philanthropy: a case study

Startup Lessons Learned

Some food banks saw demand 3-4x normal, just as their volunteer base shrunk due to worries about COVID-19 infection. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cars line up at a drive-thru food pantry. They were also experiencing a volunteer shortage due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. and Jeff Nobbs, who I’d worked with at Perfect Keto.

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What Is the Difference Between Business Ethics and Social Responsibility?

Board Effect

Consultants Doug Wallace and John Pekel from the Twin Cities in Minnesota say that business ethics are critical in times of fundamental change such as we are in now. A formal code of ethics is a little different. A code of ethics is specific to those who work under it. Social Responsibility in Business.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Computer Software. Media & Marketing. Small Business. More Industries. Accounting. Advertising. Broadcasting & Entertainment. Computer Hardware. Consumer Products. Defense & Aerospace. Financial Services & Insurance. Food & Tobacco. Hospitality. Industrial Goods & Services. Marketing & Strategy. Media Agencies. Metals & Mining. NAME Comcast.

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

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The right sort of person is so passionate about coding, they can’t be stopped from doing it. But every day spent in that kitchen is a day NOT spent in a real kitchen, learning how to cook real food, and write real code. I currently work in information security, and I help teach developers how to write better, more secure code.

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