3 Common Nonprofit Board Myths
Your board is one of your most important assets. Don't get bogged down by those who don't have your cause in mind. Here are 3 common nonprofit board...
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How to Reach Beyond Your Typical Donor Base
As we reach the end of 2019, reflections and evaluations are at the forefront of everyone's minds. What is working well? What could we change? How...
How to Motivate a Bored Board — Light a Fire
By Kelly Medwick, EVP of Business Development at Firespring There are a million reasons why any one particular nonprofit board member may stall out....
Is It Time to Hire an Executive Director?
If you and your staff find yourselves doing too many things at once without any clear direction, it might be time to hire an executive...
Why Conflict on Your Board of Directors is a Good Thing
It is often our natural tendency to avoid conflict at all costs, but having such a narrow-minded view of conflict is dangerous. Conflict is the only...
Succession Strategy: Mapping the Next Generation of Leadership
Succession strategy planning needs to start today. It sounds intimidating but simply means creating a plan to choose the next generation of...
How to Convince Leadership to Adopt New Technology
It’s important that your board of directors understands the importance of the latest technology to let your organization run like a well-oiled...
Field Notes from an Executive Director: Help Your Board Help You
I’ve volunteered for over ten nonprofit boards and I’ve learned that in order to have a successful board, you have to help your board...
Board Diversity: Recruit Talent, Not Tokens
Diversity is important; there’s no denying it. But when looking for diverse members for your board, make sure they’re the right fit,...
[PODCAST] Creating and Maintaining a Stellar Board of Directors | Ft. Simone Joyaux
Nonprofit consultant and lover of all things boards, we got to chat with Simone Joyaux about her key tips for building and maintaining a board of...
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