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Suite101: Non-Profit Organization: Management Roles and Responsibilities
The primary management responsibility in a non-profit organization is to implement the strategic plan of the board. Here are some guidelines for success.

The board of the non-profit organization confirms the mission statement and the philosophy of service for the non-profit organization. It also develops the strategic plan and direction, the goals, and the objectives for the work to be done.

Published: 12/20/10

Suite101: Creating A Positive Public Image for NGOs
Creating a positive public image is a key factor in an NGO's overall financial strategy. It is a given that NGOs solicit assistance from funding partners and donors. The public in turn expects that NGOs conduct themselves in an accountable and ethical manner. An NGO with a questionable impact on society will find itself in a dilemma of mobilizing financial resources.
Published: 12/13/10

Preventing Burnout: How to Keep Going
by Tiffani Hill
With the holidays upon us, many of us start to feel overwhelmed. What is a quiet time for most professions is often the busiest season for nonprofits, especially those of us working with volunteers and donors. Add to our jobs all of the hustle and bustle at home and you have a recipe for burn out. We have a responsibility to watch for signs of burn out in ourselves, our families, and our volunteers.
Published: 12/06/10

Celebrate International Volunteer Day 2010
December 5 is International Volunteer Day (IVD). IVD offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers to make visible their contributions - at local, national and international levels. This year's IVD is significant for another reason; it marks the launch of the tenth anniversary of the 2001 International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10). IYV+10 will be an opportunity for people all around the world to join a global effort to reinvigorate the spirit of volunteerism.

Published: 12/03/10