In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott, to discuss the ten operational features that characterize how an NPO conducts its business under the Complementary Model. Read on, listen or watch to discover the 10 Complementary Model operating features. Also read: 10 […]
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The Complementary Model of Board Governance is an effective and rewarding governance approach. But only if you know how it works! In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott. Listen in as they explain 10 key principles of the complementary board governance model for
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Is your current code of ethics still relevant? Your nonprofit’s code of ethics is a set of principles (e.g. values statement) that affects decision making. This is similar to, but different from, your code of conduct, which governs specific actions. Together, both codes play an important role in setting the ethical standards for your nonprofit
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A policy governing conflicts of interests is one if the most important policies a nonprofit needs to have. To be the most effective, the policy should be in writing, and the board and staff should review the policy regularly. While AMC makes efforts to ensure accuracy of our articles, it is the responsibility of the
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Also read: Discovering 10 Principles of Complementary Governance Here’s an infographic on how to handle possible conflict of interest at your organization. We call it the 4Rs of Handling Conflict of Interest. A meeting can be the most effective way of unleashing the creative energy, the imagination, and the hands on ability of volunteers and
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Nonprofit governance is essential. Above all, it ensures all staff have a responsible code of conduct and ethical guidelines. Although, it’s easy to confuse so many different nonprofit governance models. Keep reading to discover the differences between the Traditional, Policy (Carver) and Complementary Models of Board Governance. Similarly, make sure to check out our comprehensive
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For years, the nonprofit community has only had two very distinct governance models available to them. Organizations either chose the Traditional Model or the Carver Model. The purpose of this article is to describe a third alternative—the Complementary Model of Board Governance. The title of which derives from a paper by Peter F. Drucker that
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