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Two Cohorts of the Hoffman-Haas Fellowship Launching this Fall

The Center is now accepting applications for two new cohorts of the Hoffman-Haas Fellowship. The cohorts will take place in the Central NH and Upper Valley regions. The Hoffman-Haas Fellowship combines one-on-one mentoring and workshops to prepare Fellows for nonprofit board service.

Having already graduated three cohorts in the Central NH, Monadnock, and Seacoast regions, we're excited to bring the Fellowship to the Upper Valley for the first time and revisit the Central NH region.

The Center is also looking for experienced board members to serve as mentors in the Fellowship. You can submit an application or nominate someone you know (and we'll follow up with them).

Proposed Changes to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued a proposal that would impact generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) relating to how nonprofits report information on their financial statements.
FASB is accepting comments through Thursday, August 20th.


Read more on the Financial Accounting Standards Board's website
Nonprofit Leadership Summit
With Kim Klein & Steve Zimmerman

The Center is hosting its 9th annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit on September 18th in Concord. It will be a day to reflect on the changes in the sector, be inspired by "outside the box" thinkers, take stock of what we've accomplished, and get energized by fresh ideas.

Friday, September 18th, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH

Learn More & Register


This event has been generously sponsored by Citizens Bank and Northeast Delta Dental.
NH Charitable Foundation's Excellence in Nonprofit Management Awards

The NH Charitable Foundation is currently accepting nominations for their 2015 Excellence in Nonprofit Management Awards, presented in memory of Walter J. Dunfey. The award will be presented at the NH Center for Nonprofits' 2015 Nonprofit Leadership Summit and the winner(s) will receive an unrestricted grant award of $3,500. Applications are due by midnight on Friday, July 2017.

Submit your nomination on the NH Charitable Foundation's website

Thought Provoking Articles
Study Questions Influence of Financial Managers on the Nonprofit Sector

"'the rise in the number of nonprofit directors with ties to finance may also contribute to deeper changes in the underlying institutional values and motivations, a trend that economic sociologists refer to as the financialization of the nonprofit sector'..."

Read more on Nonprofit Quarterly
The Rising Tide of Giving and Your Nonprofit Boat: Giving USA Reports on 2014

"Over the last forty years, giving has almost tripled in inflation-adjusted dollars. Good news, right? But the question, as always, is where did that money come from, where has it gone, and where will it go?"

Read more on Nonprofit Quarterly
Sweet Briar's Remarkable Reopening Has Lessons for All Nonprofits

"So Sweet Briar offers valuable lessons about preparations charity boards can take if and when their turn comes to make the tough call - whether it be to "bet the farm" on a particular opportunity or actually "close the farm" and end the mission."

Read more on Chronicle of Philanthropy
Saint Anselm College
Excellence in Governance Certificate Program

The four-part Excellence in Governance Certificate Program, provided by Saint Anselm College in partnership with the Center, continues in August. The first 60 registrants for any session in this series receive a free subscription to Nonprofit Quarterly, so don't wait!

Friday, August 28th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Friday, October 2nd, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Friday, November 13th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Tools & Resources
New Report on Nonprofit Leadership from Third Sector New England

Third Sector New England surveyed more than 1,200 nonprofit leaders for their new Essential Shifts for a Thriving Nonprofit Sector report. The report includes useful statistics on issues like leadership transitions, job satisfaction, diversity, and more.

Read more on Third Sector New England's website

Nonprofit Quarterly's Executive Transition Webinar Series

The Essential Shifts for a Thriving Nonprofit Sector report had some eye-opening data on NH's nonprofits: almost 40% of nonprofit leaders plan on leaving in the next 2 years, and more than 50% of nonprofit organizations have no succession plan. Nonprofit Quarterly's  4-part series on executive transitions is a great resource for all nonprofits that want to ensure they remain stable and sustainable during a leadership transition.
Idealware's Review of Board Portal Solutions

Nonprofit technology research group Idealware published an exhaustive review of board portal solutions. They reviewed popular file sharing and project management tools like Dropbox and Basecamp, as well as dedicated board portal services.

Read more on Idealware's website



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