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Boards as an Accountability Mechanism

Publication date: 
06/2014
This paper examines board functioning in relation to both legal and broader conceptions of accountability, and empirical evidence from over 5,100 nonprofits in the Urban Institute National Survey of Nonprofit Governance . It discusses areas of board weakness and considers different approaches to improving them, including regulation, self-regulation, policy-oriented strategies, and management-oriented strategies.
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Report
Audience 
Board & Trustees
Topic(s) 
Governance

Racial Equity Resource Guide

Publication date: 
05/2014
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation offers an online racial equity resource guide. The web-based, interactive solution provides individuals and organizations with access to extensive learning materials, tools and data on racial inequities, their impact on communities of color and the process for healing racial wounds so that communities can work together across differences.
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Website
Topic(s) 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Sample IRS Form 990

Publication date: 
04/2014
A sample of IRS form 990, which is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances.
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Sample Document/Template
Topic(s) 
Public Policy

Network for Good

Publication date: 
04/2014
Network for Good brings together donors, volunteers, and charities online to accomplish good. Nonprofits can access tools for fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and donor communication.
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Website
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Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

For Jobseekers: What is a foundation?

Publication date: 
04/2014
Foundations are just one type of nonprofit organization that make up a portion of the total nonprofit "sector" (which is composed of an estimated 1.4 million organizations and entities with nonprofit status), but they do much to fund the work of other nonprofits providing services for the common good.
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Article
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Job Seekers
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American Express
Brooklyn Org
Casey Family Programs
Ford Foundation

For Jobseekers: Facts About the Sector

Publication date: 
04/2014
In your job quest, you may find it useful to become more knowledgeable on the nonprofit sector. The statistics provided on this page are designed to broaden your understanding of the sector but in no way offer a complete picture of the intricacies within the sector.
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Article
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Job Seekers

For Jobseekers: Once You Get the Job

Publication date: 
04/2014
Once you start your position in philanthropy, you'll soon see that this is a field that requires continuous professional development and education. There are numerous resources that we've noted throughout this section of the website that you may find useful as you navigate this new terrain.
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Article
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Job Seekers

Planning a PNY Members Briefing

Publication date: 
03/2014
Our members produce issues-related programming — PNY Members Briefings — where funders can learn from one another and from distinguished leaders and experts. PNY staff will be pleased to assist with the planning process, publicity, registration, and other logistical support. Review our guidelines to learn more about developing a Members Briefing and submit a preliminary planning form.
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Sample Document/Template
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Philanthropy New York

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