Category Archives: Board Resources

Recruit Your Dream Board Members

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

If you are in search of inspiration for your club or association’s board during the ramp up to fall soccer, look no further than Gail Perry’s post on transforming your nonprofit board. Her simple advice? If you want to recruit … Continue reading →

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Your Board Members Can Raise Money Without Fundraising

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

Looking for ways that your board directors can raise money for your organization, without having to embark on a big fundraising drive? Take a look at Neil Edgington’s post at Social Velocity about 9 ways board members can raise money … Continue reading →

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Engage Your Alumni Through Facebook

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

What if your soccer club treated your former players and coaches like a university treats its alumni? Imagine being able to engage former players in providing testimonials on your website about the positive impact your club had on their lives. … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit Board Lesson #1: Remember Your Responsibilities

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

We’ve covered the fiduciary duties of a nonprofit board director in an early post here at Set Plays, but it seems that the Board of the University of Virginia could have used a refresher before asking the university’s president to … Continue reading →

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Questions Your Board Should Ask When Entering Into a Contract

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

Does your club or association ever enter into a relationship with another organization or business that involves the exchange of goods or services? If so, it’s important to establish a mutual understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities of your … Continue reading →

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Introverts and Volunteerism: Are You Engaging All Potential Volunteers?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

In preparation for National Volunteer Week (April 15-21, 2012), we’ll be focusing on volunteers this week at Set Plays. We hope that you’ll use our volunteer resources to celebrate your club and association volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Enjoy! -Hillary … Continue reading →

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What Can Your Board of Directors Do to Reduce Financial Risk?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

If you’re a board member at a nonprofit, you have a fiduciary duty to the organization to make sure that the organization is run with care for the mission, programs, and finances (see our previous post on fiduciary duty). Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Track Volunteer Hours and Win Prizes with the Cabot Creamery Reward Volunteers App

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

We know how valuable volunteer time is – without it, Washington Youth Soccer wouldn’t exist! So, how can you help reward your nonprofit’s volunteers and how can your volunteers help reward you? Check out the free Cabot Creamery Reward Volunteers iPhone app and web app and start logging volunteer hours with your organization. Continue reading →

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Missed the 2012 US Youth Soccer Workshop? Check Out the Presentation Slides Online!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

I was lucky enough to attend last year’s US Youth Soccer Workshop in Louisville, Kentucky, and even luckier to attend the workshop in Boston this February. It’s great to be able to meet peers from other State Associations and learn … Continue reading →

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Eight “Thank You” Videos Created by Nonprofits

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

Originally posted on Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits:
With each passing day your supporters, donors, activists and sponsors are becoming overwhelmed by the barrage of tweets, status updates, text messages, and emails being thrown at them…

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