Board diversity is critical to the success of every nonprofit’s work. By increasing board diversity, nonprofits strengthen their connection to the people and communities they serve, encouraging more comprehensive problem-solving, among other benefits.

BVU will host a free webinar, "Preparing Your Nonprofit for its Annual Financial Audit," Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. The virtual session will share best practices for audit readiness, from the RFP process to board approval.

It's difficult enough to engage board members in fundraising activities when the economy is strong, let alone when the economy is shaky. As 2023 gets rolling, here are a few steps that may help increase board engagement with fundraising, especially endowment fundraising.

Akron Community Foundation is hiring an affiliate fund event and volunteer coordinator, who will primarily be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the fund activities and volunteer efforts of our affiliate funds.