As a species, we watch a lot of videos on our computers. Heck, being able to share short videos-a disproportionate number involving cats-helped make the internet so popular. You may even have been watching one just a few minutes ago. The rise of YouTube and other video sharing sites has made it possible for anyone to upload and share their own videos, and many nonprofits have jumped on board the video bandwagon without paying much thought to cost, equipment, or the experience needed to make videos worth watching. Continue reading here.

Nonprofit Film School Primer, February 14, 2013, Idealware, by Kyle Andrei

If you feel the need to strengthen your financial management savvy, check out StrongNonprofits.org, a new website featuring free tools, how-tos and guides.

Developed in partnership between The Wallace Foundation and Fiscal Management Associates, the site contains more than 64 resources for anyone involved in nonprofit financial planning, monitoring, operations or oversight, and particularly nonprofit afterschool program providers. Features range from a nonprofit accounting guide, to an article on sensible growth strategies, to a podcast on how to understand the true costs of programming. Continue reading here.

Your Quick Guide to Better Nonprofit Financial Management, February 25, 2013, Katya's Nonprofit Marketing Blog, by Katya Andersen

Who has the responsibility for governance and accountability in the nonprofit organization? What are the functions of a board of directors, a board of governors, or a board of trustees? What is the difference between the bodies,given that the terms are often used interchangeably? What role does an advisory board or professional advisory committee have within the organization? What is the relationship between the board of directors and the advisory board? Continue reading here.

Governance and Accountability: Who Is Responsible? February 27, 2013, eJP, by Stephen G. Donshik