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Welcome to the board! An orientation and gratitude for new board members.

Board Orientation Video

Welcome to the board! In this short video, Nancy Bacon introduces key concepts that new board member…

March 2026 Newsletter & Resources

What to fix first when everything feels urgent

So many ideas… where to start? If your board has a long list of things they should do, you’re …

Highlights for super-busy people

5 “Aha” moments to unlock your nonprofit board

Every nonprofit board encounters breakthrough moments where a small shift in clarity or practice can…

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Tell your story in policy spaces

Telling your story in policy spaces is an important part of how you achieve your mission. Advocating…

How to Stress Test Your Nonprofit

How to Stress Test Your Nonprofit

On the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah talked about stress testing—what it means, why it’s imp…

Are you ready to receive all the ways people want to give?

Are you ready to receive all the ways people want to give?

On the Nonprofit Radio Show in April, Nancy and Sarah provided a quick overview of some of the most …

Influence or Manipulation?

Influence or Manipulation?

Is that manipulation or influence? Why it matters for nonprofit leaders. On the Nonprofit Radio Show…

How do you recruit more volunteers for your cause?

How do you recruit more volunteers for your cause?

In this short video, Nancy Bacon shares the secret to recruiting and keeping more volunteers. After …

Circle graphic with right people, right lens, right structure, and right conversations around "How to engage your board members"

How to engage your board members

In this article, Nancy Bacon addresses the most commonly-asked question in any board training.

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Fundraising event tools

When you start planning a fundraising event, where do you begin? If you want to engage with your com…