We're here. It's a pandemic. We're self-isolating. And it's no joke. Not a bad movie. I'm so impressed with how our sector did not hesitate but immediately pivoted to how to best continue providing essential services safely. Let's be sure your board members are fully engaged and leaning in. They are your partners and [...]
That’s right…rather than focus on tips and tricks to elevate the effectiveness of your board, today we’re going to dance. Yesterday I posted on my social media channels that it seems like nonprofit professionals are under more pressure than ever. Pressure to fill the gaps in services. Pressure to bridge the gaps of ignorance. It’s [...]
I hope so. Or are you so relieved that you’ve got a body in the Board President position, you did a little happy dance and moved on to the next fire that needed to be put out? This Chief Volunteer Officer position is no joke. They lead the group that has serious legal and fiduciary [...]
Does your nonprofit have a crystal-clear direction for the next few years? Powerful initiatives supported by smart strategy? Board members and staff aligned and committed to their roles? A compelling strategic plan that excites your stakeholders? A significant part of my work is to facilitate strategic plan processes with nonprofit CEOs and boards. It’s engaging [...]
I take a straw poll when I work with boards and ask the more tenured members why they remain on the board. Every single time, the top one or two answers is because of the relationships they form while serving. Think about that. If they are inspired to stay on your board because of the [...]
It’s super important that you have a trusting relationship, where you both work in partnership to lead the organization. And we’ve all seen it. An abuse of power, or the confusion around roles, or the lack of interaction; a weak relationship can manifest in many ways. And a weak relationship between the Board Chair and [...]