Do you spend your days juggling emails, sending out meeting reminders to board members and updating the meeting agenda for the 15th time? Do you wake up in a cold sweat unsure if you sent the reminder about the…
While the public sees the results of nonprofit board decisions — new policies, approved budgets and strategic plans — few realize the work behind these results. Smooth running board meetings don’t happen by accident. It’s the board administrator or…
Board support personnel, including the board administrator or liaison, perform work that is essential to smooth board meetings. Their work helps the board govern effectively. Nonprofit organizations often operate with limited resources and a small administrative team. Board administrators are skilled…
What was the last direct conversation you had about finances, either with a partner, a colleague or an advisor? Part of successful financial management involves having direct conversations about finances and ensuring everyone is on the same page. That…
George was excited to be appointed to a nonprofit board. He’d been a volunteer for the organization, and he believed strongly in its mission. He put his name forward to the board chair in part because of his volunteer…
In a cozy conference room on a crisp autumn evening, the volunteer board members of a nonprofit gathered around a table ready with their iPads and eager faces. Among them were both seasoned veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. The board…
Industry events give your leadership and board members opportunities to share resources and network, as well as learn about best practices, industry trends and innovations. They also offer opportunities to connect with peers and identify potential collaborators. This year…
Whether seasonal events last for a day, week, or month, they mark a special time and call our attention to important issues. With every passing month, your mission-driven organization has opportunities to show how a particular event connects to your…
A nonprofit organization was working on its budget, anticipating funding cuts in their sector. Fortunately, the organization still had the promised support of one of its biggest donors. While going through the budget data, several board members noted that…
Most nonprofit and mission-driven organizations run lean operations, with employees wearing several hats and having multiple responsibilities. Board members volunteered or were appointed because of their skills and interests in their organization. They tend to be hands-on, working side-by-side…
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