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Build a better nonprofit board with term limits
Elsah Noonkester Elsah Noonkester

Build a better nonprofit board with term limits

Are your not-for-profit’s board members subject to term limits? If not, you might want to consider implementing what’s widely considered a best practice.

Some board members lose enthusiasm for the job over time or might become ineffective or disruptive. Negative attitudes at the board level can easily trickle down and harm your organization’s programs and initiatives, not to mention its financial health. Then there are the board members who invest so much time and energy in your nonprofit that they risk burnout. Term limits give all of these board members a way to make a graceful exit.

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Putting accountability into practice
Elsah Noonkester Elsah Noonkester

Putting accountability into practice

More and more U.S. workers are calling for “pay transparency,” and not-for-profit employers need to listen — and act. Pay transparency is the idea that employers should openly share their compensation policies and practices with job candidates, current employees and the public. Many states and cities have already passed pay transparency laws. But even if you aren’t subject to such laws, consider disclosing pay ranges for specific positions and explaining how your organization calculates wages, raises and bonuses.

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Cut taxes by reimbursing expenses with an accountable plan
Elsah Noonkester Elsah Noonkester

Cut taxes by reimbursing expenses with an accountable plan

If you’re looking for another way to attract and retain staffers that won’t bust your nonprofit’s budget, consider offering an accountable plan. It’s an easy and low-cost way to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket expenses free from income and employment taxes. Let’s take a look.

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