3 Board Recruitment Mistakes to Avoid
As you recruit nonprofit board members, avoid three common board member recruitment mistakes. Why? Your job satisfaction as a nonprofit CEO or executive director depends[…]
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Better Board Orientations
Your board orientation is a great tool to educate your nonprofit board and get new board members started on the right foot. This video outlines[…]
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5 Practical Tips for Genius Board Retreats
You’re planning a nonprofit board retreat. What do you need to do to create a successful and effective board retreat? In this three-minute video, Karen[…]
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Dynamic Board Retreats: 3 Questions CEOs Ask to Build Them
It’s time to plan your board retreat. You want the retreat to benefit your nonprofit, the board, and frankly, to make your job easier. You[…]
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Say No to More Boring Nonprofit Strategic Planning!
New clients tell me they are frustrated and, frankly, bored with strategy work. The recommendations are generic. And, they finished the tasks within a year.[…]
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How to Move from an Operational to a Governance Board in 5 “Easy” Steps
One of my early professional jobs involved making hospital visits. One week at a new hospital, I rode the elevator to the second floor to[…]
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How to Manage Challenging Board Members
Are they a jerk, or do they have a point? He was problematic. After working with hundreds of boards over two decades, he stands out.[…]
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Crafting a Kick-Ass Board Agenda
How often do your board members leave your meeting, declaring that it was the best meeting they had all month? Did you know that a[…]
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Evaluate Your Board to Keep Your Board Love Affair Going
You’re proud of your board. They volunteer their time and energy. Moreover, they donate cash each year. You work as partners to further your mission.[…]
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What Can Sesame Street Teach Your Board About New Programs?
Imagine yourself as a preschool child having to say good-bye to someone who is nearly your whole world. Several summers ago, I sat in the[…]
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