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Five Lessons for Creating an Effective (and Accountable) Nonprofit Board

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But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role. In 2002, AbilityFirst was recognized as a visionary organization through a 30-minute documentary. By the third year, we were ready for a chair skilled in finance, and this chair played an important role in further reducing the deficit.

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Making Our Voices Count

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In these times then, we must accept the responsibility to firmly stand ready to listen to, learn from, and action the calls for meaningful change no matter how challenging or confronting we may find the task.

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Types of Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide

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An NGO is a type of nonprofit organized at the local, national, or international level that works independently of any government involvement. Ready to get started? Nonprofits usually hold tax-exemption status with the IRS, which means they don’t need to pay income tax on the money they receive or generate for their cause.