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AFP eWire June 27, 2005	Boards Must Focus on More Than Just Compliance The result of the ongoing debate over nonprofit accountability has led to the perception among many boards of directors that compliance is their only responsibility, according to a new report.
AFP eWire January 8, 2014	Creating Successful Nonprofit Boards, Staff and Programs--Take a Cue from Successful For-Profit Businesses Borrowing from for-profit best practices, Keith Jennings explains how you can revamp your nonprofit board, staff and programs in 2014 for your most successful fundraising year ever.
Foundation News & Commentary Jul/Aug 2005 Hechinger & Bobowick	Governance Matters The 12 principles of governance share some common denominators and enable the board to operate at an exceptional level.
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AFP eWire May 5, 2006	Best Practices in Nonprofit Board Governance in Canada The first national study of Canadian nonprofit boards of directors provides an overview of current practices and identifies key strategies in creating a fully engaged board.
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AFP eWire February 8, 2011	The Think-Big Board Being a small nonprofit does not mean that you have to think small in terms of your fundraising.
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Job Journal November 23, 2008 Shelly Cryer	A New Day in the Nonprofit Sector The dynamic, evolving, and rapidly expanding nonprofit sector offers abundant career opportunities -- and plenty of jobs providing a livable salary.
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Foundation News & Commentary Sep/Oct 2005 Miller et al.	Beyond Diversity The Denver Foundation's Expanding Nonprofit Inclusiveness Initiative is working to move past racial diversity to inclusiveness.
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Foundation News & Commentary Mar/Apr 2005 Deborah S. Hechinger	Building Better Boards Congress has focused on compliance, but effective governance requires strong leadership. Foundation boards must step up to the task of working with chief executives to empower foundations to identify critical needs and to fund strong and effective programs.
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AFP eWire July 28, 2008	Overhead Costs Too Low, You Say? Watch Your Mouth! An analysis by The Bridgespan Group argues that strategic and proper investments in fundraising overhead are necessary for growth and sustainability.