Finance and Operations
How Many Members Should Be on Our Nonprofit’s Board?
Having a sufficient number of board members to fulfill the board’s responsibilities, foster a viable organization, get through the federal approval process, and attract funding from foundations is important. Nationally, the average board has 17 members. Maryland...
Who Should Serve on My Nonprofit’s Board?
Nonprofits depend upon effective leadership to successfully enact their missions and programs. Effective leadership consists of a partnership between the board and management, each of which plays an essential role. Understanding and negotiating these shared and...
My Spring Internship At Maryland Nonprofits
Blog by Danielle Brown, Maryland Nonprofits Marketing Intern, Spring 2018 I have only a few more days left in my internship at Maryland Nonprofits and I have learned so much in my time as Marketing Intern. When I first arrived at the office, I was immediately welcomed...
Why Should My Nonprofit Engage in Partnerships and Collaborations?
Nonprofits engaging in strategic partnerships and formal alliances with other organizations should do so within the context of a board-approved policy outlining the goals and parameters of such partnerships. Depending on the type of strategic partnership, nonprofits...
What Is a Logic Model and Why Do I Need It to Evaluate My Nonprofit’s Programs?
A nonprofit should engage in organizational evaluation to ensure that all financial resources and human capital are being used toward fulfilling its mission. Defined, cost-effective procedures must be used for evaluating, both qualitatively and quantitatively,...
What Is Nonprofit Program Evaluation?
A nonprofit should engage in organizational evaluation to ensure that all financial resources and human capital are being used toward fulfilling its mission. Defined, cost-effective procedures must be used for evaluating, both qualitatively and quantitatively,...
How Do We Measure A Nonprofit’s Organizational Effort?
A nonprofit should engage in organizational evaluation to ensure that all financial resources and human capital are being used toward fulfilling its mission. Defined, cost-effective procedures must be used for evaluating, both qualitatively and quantitatively,...
Call for Presenters – 2018 Annual Conference
Our annual conference, in partnership with Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG), will take place over two days and convene members of Maryland Nonprofits and Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth (MARFY) from across the state –...
Submit Nominations: 2018 Governor’s Service Awards
The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Governor’s Service Awards. The awards recognize Marylanders who have provided significant volunteer contributions to communities around the state and have worked to...
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement Annual Conference
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement’s 2018 ‘IMPACT Delaware’ Conference will focus on the continued health and adaptability of the nonprofit sector and will provide participants with forums and activities covering the many facets of...