Deon & Tanya Mack's Experience with BOLD
Tanya Mack is Director of Global Transportation Capability at Procter & Gamble. Deon Mack is a Police Officer with the City of Cincinnati. Both are graduates of the BOLD 4 Class.
Expanded Securing the Future Conference in the Works for 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Beth Benson, Executive Director
513-520-0949
Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2, 2025 - Leadership Council for Nonprofits and Barnes Dennig are joining forces to expand the annual Securing the Future conference designed for nonprofit leadership, both staff and boards, in the Tristate region.
Introducing "A Force for Good"
We are pleased to launch “A Force for Good,” combining existing and new programming to position the nonprofit sector as a career of choice for jobseekers at all levels.
A natural complement to longstanding Leadership Council programming, A Force for Good has 3 focus areas:
1. Nonprofit HR Practice (including recruitment/retention, culture, and compensation)
2. Career Pathway Education (at all levels of educational attainment)
3. Advocacy and Public Relations (positioning the sector as an economic force and career of choice)
Seven Red Flags of Form 990: Avoid an Audit
by Jenna Senn
Clark Schaefer Hackett
The IRS may decide to audit your nonprofit organization for various reasons, with one of the most frequent triggers being a red flag raised by your annual Form 990 filing, "Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax."
Continue reading to discover seven common areas of IRS scrutiny and discover strategies to minimize your audit risk.
AI and Nonprofits: Balancing Potential and Responsibility
by Elizabeth Benson, Executive Director
(originally published in Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News, 12/19/24)
Despite normally being an early adopter, I’ve been hesitant about diving into artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond ChatGPT experiments, I’ve stayed on the sidelines. But recent conversations have made me consider AI’s potential for nonprofit organizations, where every resource is stretched, and every decision impacts the lives of our neighbors.
Creating a Strong Staff Team
by Jane Page-Steiner, Publisher
Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News
Creating a strong, talented, and committed staff is critical to your organization’s success and longevity. Staff recruitment and retention continues to be challenging for many nonprofits in our region. Helping your board and supporters understand that your nonprofit, like many others in our region, struggles with staff recruitment and retention may help you secure the resources needed to address the challenges.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
That’s right, it’s membership time! If you’re reading this, you know that Leadership Council offers a wide variety of programs and benefits to support the region's nonprofit economy. But you get the most benefit from the network when you become a member – more programming, more discounts, and access to individual support when you need it.