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Save the date for NH Gives Day!

The NH Center for Nonprofits is pleased to announce our newest initiative: NH Gives Day!

NH Gives Day is a day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. 
 
On June 7, the nonprofit sector will come together to celebrate its impact and amplify the generosity of New Hampshire citizens, and we would love for you to be a part of it! More details are coming soon, check our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to make sure you're notified.
Latest News
Nonprofits in America: Nonprofits Experience Steady Growth While Private Employment Declines

The Bureau of Labor Statistics published a deep dive into their newly available nonprofit data in the February edition of their Monthly Labor Review.

Yale Endowment Targeted for Taxing

Connecticut is considering a bill that would tax any "independent institution of higher education having one or more endowment funds of ten billion dollars or more", which in practice only affects Yale University. Yale estimates that the bill would result in a $78 million tax bill.

Guidestar Redesigns Nonprofit Profiles

Guidestar recently redesigned their nonprofit profiles, adjusting the design and layout while also including new information, such as:
  • narrative about the organization's mission and accomplishments
  • demographic information including race, gender, and more
  • board practices like orientation, ethics, and self-assessment
Excellence in Governance Certificate Program

Saint Anselm College Nonprofit boards have many roles to play as stewards of their organization, but none is more important than assuring ethical behavior and providing sound fiscal oversight.

Join us for this three-part certificate program as we explore real-life applications of ethics and best practices in the modern nonprofit boardroom.

Governing in the 21st Century: Ethics & Accountability in the Boardroom
Friday, April 22, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
NH Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, Manchester

Learn More & Register
Tools & Resources
Risk Management for Nonprofits

Consulting firm Oliver Wyman's "Risk Management for Nonprofits" report looks at the closure of FEGS, once the largest social services provider in New York. The report includes recommendations that are applicable to any nonprofit, regardless of size.


New York's Human Services Council also published a report on the FEGS story, "New York Nonprofits in the Aftermath of FEGS: A Call to Action".
How to Catch a Unicorn: Diversify Your Nonprofit Board Like You Mean it

Jermaine Smith shares some eye-opening statistics about nonprofit board diversity, and tips on how to effectively and intentionally recruit a more diverse board.

Anticipating the Worst

Nonprofit consultant Al Cantor explains the idea of a "pre-mortem" and how 30-minutes of pessimism and anxiety can help you make better decisions and plan more effectively.

Celebrate the sector!

Do you Know an Exceptional Individual or Organization in Your Community?
If so, take a minute and nominate them for a Nonprofit Impact Award!
Help us celebrate those people and organizations who commit to the common good as part of their lifes journey. The awards will be presented at Nonprofit Impact Night in Manchester on May 23.

The deadline for nominations is 5:00 PM on Friday, April 29.

 

Submit your Nomination Today!


Nonprofit Impact Night
Monday, May 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Executive Court, Manchester
Thought Provoking Articles
What Are Nonprofit Boards Concerned About in 2016?

Nonprofit Quarterly shared the results from their February survey of the concerns of nonprofit boards. The top responses included:
  • economic uncertainty
  • board diversity and inclusion
  • changing relationship between for profits, nonprofits, and government
  • increasing competition
Read more from Nonprofit Quarterly
Can Big Nonprofits Get Big Results?

Large, networked nonprofits have the potential to affect change on a large scale, but they also have a lot of organizational "momentum". Stanford Social Innovation Review looks at how big nonprofits can remain nimble.

Read more on SSIR
Fred Ali, President/CEO, Weingart Foundation: Driving Impact With Unrestricted Support

Antony Bugg-Levine, CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund, and Fred Ali, CEO of the Weingart Foundation, discuss the Foundation's practice of making unrestricted grants and the theories and strategies they use to make and measure their impact.

Read more on Philanthropy News Digest
Susan Meier
Hear from Governance Expert Susan Meier on How to Prepare for a Successful Leadership Transition

Are you prepared for the inevitable? A plan built on proven, up-to-date strategies is critical for any successful executive transition. Make sure you're taking the right steps and avoiding potential pitfalls with the "Executive Leadership Transition" webinar recording available in the "Learning" section of NonprofitNext.


While you're visiting the Learning section, be sure to check out Susan's other webinar, "Optimizing Your Board's Potential", to help you focus your board's work on the areas where it can have the biggest impact.


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