Governance

11 Things to Know About: Partnerships

Type of guide: 
information

A partnership could be just what you need if you seek to gain access to a new market segment, collaborative for a large project, or get your name out there. When you're working with another entity though, you want to make your needs and value clear. Here are some things to keep in mind.

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Governance
Project Management

VIDEO: How to Start an International Not-for-Profit

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video
Starting an organization abroad is definitely challenging. You have to think about tax structures, legal frameworks, and of course, the cultural sensitivity to work abroad. Jessica Posner, 2010 Do Something Award Winner, co-founded "Shining Hope for Communities" in Kibera, Kenya, and gives us some thoughtful advice on starting your own not-for-profit in another country.
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DoSomethingU Majors: 
Governance
Project Management

11 Things to Know About: Building Your Team

Type of guide: 
information

You've got to be a leader. Putting together and keeping an effective team can be hard. Here are some ways to start and improve along the way!

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Governance

11 Things to Know About: Board of Directors

Type of guide: 
information

If you are a 501(c)3 organization, you must have a board. But even if you have a fiscal sponsor or you are running an informal program or single event, it is worth having a board. This group of people serves as a source of advice, energy, labor, and sometimes funds and helps to provide institutional stability and consistency.

DoSomethingU Majors: 
Governance
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