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Nonprofit Board Governance
New Modes, Changing Roles, and Heightened Scrutiny
Since board members and trustees provide valuable volunteers services
to all nonprofits, this special section examines their changing roles,
different governance models, and techniques in attracting new board
members.
Crusade for Reform?
Congressional and IRS examination of nonprofits over the past few
years is explained.
Policy Governance Empowers Board
Elon Homes for Children found the Policy Governance® model of board
governance has helped its board solve common obstacles to effective
governance.
Similar Model, Different Perspectives
At Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, the board utilizes parts
of several governance models as well as a strong social development
orientation to help its board thrive.
Reaching a New Generation
After identifying young professionals as a main target audience for
additional volunteer and financial support, Family Service of Morris
County created a unique program to bring this group into the organization.
Creating Family Unity
The Kids n’ Kin program at Philadelphia Society for Services to
Children breaches a gap in services for relatives caregivers and helps
stabilize a permanent family home for many children.
Faith Communities Embrace Needy Families
Faith communities have teamed up with Episcopal Community Services to
offer the Supportive Housing Program, a way for families to achieve self
sufficiency through the guidance of a mentor and a church congregation.
Alliance National Conference
The Alliance National Conference, set for October 19-21, 2005 in
Orlando, will offer a number of workshops, speakers, and seminars created
with the issues and problems of Alliance members in mind.
National Family Week: A Productive Partnership
Six Alliance members in
Milwaukee team up to make their National Family Week celebration one that
will improve the community.
Spotlight: Alliance Value Partner
Brian Block of Brown & Brown Insurance explains the risk management
practices and tips to assist an organization in lowering the probability
of employment practice claims.
Nonprofit Law: Avoiding Age Discrimination
 By
Kathryn Vanden Berk
A recent Supreme Court ruling establishes “disparate impact” as a new
standard for discrimination under ADEA.
Fund Development: Historical Impact Can Bring Rewards
 By
Bob Jones, Ph.D.
National Perspectives
 The
Future is Now
By Peter Goldberg
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Summer 2005 Issue
