District Councils have the primary responsibility for the management and development of the Society in their geographic area. read more ...

Five Principles Executives of all Nonprofit Organizations Can Use to Improve Their Leadership Skills read more ...

While the old adage "Practice what you preach" brings to mind an essential approach for successful leaders, Glenn Gutek, founder and CEO at Awake Consulting and Coaching, thinks "Practice before you preach," is an even better principle for leaders to follow. read more ...

In a recent Exempt Organizations Update-eNews for Charities and Nonprofits, the Internal Revenue Service announced the release of a new form—Form 8940—that tax-exempt organizations will use to request certain determinations about their tax-exempt status.  read more ...

As the country straggles with a sluggish economy and escalating debt, federal and state lawmakers have gone to extremes to cut costs and try to balance budgets. Nationwide, local governments are now feeling the squeeze of that lost revenue and are targeting nonprofit organizations through payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), fees, other assessments, and legislation in order to fill the widening gaps in their local budgets. read more ...

Gail Perry, author, consultant, speaker and trainer, said nonprofit boards need to be vigilant about the type of meeting culture they adopt. For Perry, when board members lose their excitement and passion for the mission, a dangerous phenomenon occurs, which furthers a fatal group culture. read more ...

April showers may bring May flowers, but for many nonprofit executives, the flower bed may blossom slowly with facing the challenges of developing their budgets. read more ...

Nonprofit organizations ringing in 2011 may do so with renewed hope and expectations, but increasingly unreliable government contracts and the sluggish economy suggest it is still prudent to make the best of the limited resources at hand. read more ...

Mike Galloway, MSW, president and CEO of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home said the transition from an ordinary board to one that's extraordinary won't happen overnight. It starts with a deliberate decision by members to focus on the future. CEOs and board members willing to take the first step toward effective leadership should: read more ...