Why Is It a Bad Idea for a Local Chapter President to Serve on a National Board?
In a bid to sustainably expand, Nonprofits may opt to have chapters or affiliates. These branches would maintain the mission and values...
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Joseph Akers
Feb 18, 20224 min
Board of Directors or Board of Trustees, What’s the Difference?
A Brief Introduction… Most people understand that most organizations have a body referred to as a Board of members that plays a crucial...
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Joseph Akers
Feb 16, 20221 min
The Four Duties of the Presiding Officer
To see that the business is carried on and it’s proper order; That order is preserved in the hall; The decorum is preserved in debate;...
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Joseph Akers
Feb 8, 20221 min
Quorum: A Brief Look At How It Works
A quorum can be described as the minimum number of voting members who must be present at a meeting to do business for an organization,...
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Joseph Akers
Jan 12, 20222 min
The Duties of the Financial Team at Chapters and Small Nonprofits
Unlike the extensive accounting teams at large corporations, chapters and small non-profits have a smaller, more tight-knit money...
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Joseph Akers
Dec 10, 20212 min
How to Properly Introduce New Members to Your Nonprofit Organization
Being new to any program or organization can be a nerve-racking experience, especially when there is no clear system to teach the new...
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Joseph Akers
Sep 8, 20212 min
How “Time Theft” Affects the Productivity of Nonprofits
Time theft occurs when employees get paid for work that they did not do—for example, taking wages for a 40-hour work week but only...
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Joseph Akers
Aug 31, 202111 min
Ways in which a Nonprofit can Monitor Accountability through a Committee on Accountability
INTRODUCTION Accountability in a nonprofit organization is a vital aspect as it determines the credibility and future of the...
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Joseph Akers
Aug 27, 20211 min
The Board Binder
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/beyond-the-gavel/2021/08/27/creating-your-board-binder
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Joseph Akers
Aug 3, 20211 min
Transparency is more than Just Talking!
We earned a 2021 Silver Seal of Transparency! Learn more about our organization’s impact through our #NonprofitProfile on @CandidDotOrg:...
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Joseph Akers
Aug 3, 20211 min
Competency is Key
The board hires the executive director and makes sure that he or she does not endanger the financial future of the nonprofit or engage in...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 26, 20213 min
Ensuring an Effective Nonprofit Board: Onboarding and What to Expect When Joining a Board
Nonprofit organizations tend to exist to uplift communities and defend humanitarian causes. While their objectives are typically pure,...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 24, 20212 min
Knowing Your Nonprofit: Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Chair
The Chair of a Nonprofit organization plays a vital role in the management and continuous success of a nonprofit organization. The Chain...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 24, 20217 min
Running Effective Church Board Meetings
Reprinted with the permission of Anthony Hilder. Visit the original article at his website at: https://anthonyhilder.com/church-board-mee...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 23, 20214 min
Nonprofit Law: Understanding Your Legal Duties and Responsibilities
+ Before taking up any duties as a volunteer in an organization, profit or nonprofit organization, one needs to understand what is...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 22, 20212 min
QUESTIONS FOR NONPROFIT BOARD MEETINGS—AND WHY THEY ARE NEEDED
My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions. – Peter Drucker By: Eugene Fram Knowing the right...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 20, 20215 min
When You Don't Know, What You Don't Know!
As an African American leader, it is often daunting to join a nonprofit board or committee. The problem is two-fold, first, there is the...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 20, 20211 min
George Mason University Graduate Student Khalil Gary Awarded Fellowship with the NLDI
The National Leadership Development Institute has recently extended the honor of fellowship to Khalil Gary, a George Mason University...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 19, 20212 min
The Fourth Duty of a Board Member: The Duty to Inform
There are generally three recognized duties of board members: · The Duty of Care, · The Duty of Obedience, and · The Duty of Loyalty...
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Joseph Akers
Jul 15, 20213 min
10 Qualities That Volunteers of a Nonprofit Board or Committee Should Possess
Many people seek to join nonprofit boards or committees for various reasons. Some join because they want to develop and improve their...
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