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What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Governing Board?

Grant Writer Team

Every nonprofit relies on a governing board. For most of us, a nonprofit governing board and its roles and responsibilities are shrouded in mystery. Join us, as we reveal the secrets about what a nonprofit governing board does and why. Some are led by members, and others are guided by local leaders and stakeholders.

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Nonprofit Boards: 7 Key Responsibilities for Good Governance

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit boards have legal and ethical duties to fulfill — do you know what they are? Learn about seven key responsibilities nonprofit boards must fulfill for successful governance.

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People Want to Know if They Can Trust Your Nonprofit and You

Clairification

They also need to trust the organization to act ethically and effectively if theyre to believe parting with their hard-earned money is a good decision. While nonprofits fare better in the Edelman Trust Barometer than government and media, they lag behind businesses when it comes to being seen as competent.

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Key Trends Shaping Major Gift Fundraising in 2025

Gail Perry Group

Using AI ethically and transparently will be critical to maintaining their trust. Use AI to make your work easier, but let your heart and ethics lead the way. Economic and Legislative Uncertainty Potential changes to tax laws and possible cuts in government funding are creating uncertainty for nonprofits. Takeaway: Be careful.

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OPINION: A wake-up call – addressing ethical AI in the nonprofit sector

Critical Fundraising

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? I use that word – ‘ethical’ – intentionally and with priority. Far too often, we dispense with ethics because it seems too obscure or fluffy. Ethical challenges don’t disappear via semantic legerdemain.

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NEWS: Research agenda explores ethical implications of using AI in fundraising

Critical Fundraising

However, as a new report from the international fundraising think tank Rogare cautions, integrating AI requires navigating complex ethical considerations unique to the fundraising sector. The report examines ethical issues arising both from applying AI in fundraising, and using AI to resolve fundraising dilemmas.

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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Grantmaking Organization’s Data Governance

Blackbaud

A strong data governance framework helps you build confidence in your data so you can make more informed decisions and be prepared for unexpected changes. In our webinar with grantmaking consultant Lisa Tacker, she highlighted the importance of data governance for grantmakers and how to incorporate it into your organization.