Board meetings take time and resources. You recruit, update, prepare, attend, and follow up. Your board members devote half a day per meeting, including prep[…]
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Recently, as I waited with a nonprofit CEO of a social service agency for board members to join a virtual meeting, we quickly dove into[…]
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Effective governance is crucial for the success of any nonprofit. However, when a board begins to regularly micromanage, it can hinder the work of the[…]
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When the CEO announced that the construction was finished on time and on budget, the board launched into complaints instead of rejoicing. Working with a[…]
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Most board meeting end “with a whimper.”* If you would like to end your meeting with a wow, instead of a whimper, ask everyone to[…]
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Are you seeking ways to engage your board of directors to support your work and improve its function? Here are seven things CEOs ask their[…]
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You want engaging nonprofit board meetings. How do you get there? In this video, Karen explains why it matters that only a few people talk[…]
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Nonprofit CEOs have a baked-in problem. The jobs come with instability by design. The CEO’s boss (the board of directors) changes regularly, as does the[…]
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Your relationships with your board chair can be better—much better. Why it Matters: You, the CEO, picked (or agreed to work with*) this individual to[…]
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I’m happy to share the top 2022 posts . This year, working with your board, growing revenue, and your career were at the top of[…]
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