VIDEO PODCAST: The Downsides of Board “Give or Get” Policies [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]

Dec 12

Written By A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) & Benjamin Takis

Mike and Ben discuss Board giving policies, including why nonprofit organizations have them, the components of a formal Board giving policy, and the often overlooked complications and negative consequences of Board giving policies with a "give or get" option.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Overview of Board giving policies and why nonprofits have them

07:00 - The case for and against “give or get” policies

09:36 - An example that illustrates the downsides of “give or get” policies

13:21 - Addressing exceptions for Board members who can’t make the minimum gift

15:14 - Why nonprofits should strive for “give AND get”

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VIDEO PODCAST: The Downsides of Board “Give or Get” Policies [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]

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