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Trust as an Asset: Part B
Case study on how MACC explored forming a managed service organization to deepen collaboration, focusing on shared systems, legal structures, and trust. They chose a limited liability company to protect assets, emphasizing culture and mission engagement.
Trust as an Asset: Part A
Case Study on how MACC, a coalition of Minnesota nonprofits, aims to deepen collaboration by building trust, sharing administrative functions, and developing a managed service organization. The study shows up leadership emphasizes strategic growth, relationship-building, and shared values.
Case Study: MACC CommonWealth
Case study on MACC CommonWealth, founded in 2007 by Minnesota nonprofits, provides shared administrative services to reduce costs, improve quality, and support collaboration. It emphasizes standards, trust, and partnership, expanding into programmatic services like youth truancy.
Building Equity in Nonprofits? Start with Pay
A Loftis Partners article defining pay equity for nonprofits and making the case that building organizational equity starts with fair, transparent compensation practices.
What is Internal Equity and How to Address It
An AIHR article explaining internal equity — fair, consistent pay among employees in similar roles — and offering best practices like job evaluation and transparent compensation reviews.
Common Problems in Government-Nonprofit Grants and Contracts
A National Council of Nonprofits resource summarizing common problems nonprofits face in government grants and contracts, including underpayment of full costs and chronically late payments.
Blue Swallow Consulting: Compensation Resources
Blue Swallow Consulting's resource page offering frameworks and toolkits — including guidance on thriving wages and building a compensation philosophy — to help nonprofits move toward equitable pay.
Full Cost Resources
Nonprofit Finance Fund's hub of 'full cost' resources — including a video series and communication guide — explaining the six categories of funding nonprofits need to operate sustainably over the long term.