Soul fiduciaries
I’m not a fan of proof-texting commonsense advice with passages cherry-picked from the Bible. There are times, however, when the echoes of scripture are too… Read More »Soul fiduciaries
I’m not a fan of proof-texting commonsense advice with passages cherry-picked from the Bible. There are times, however, when the echoes of scripture are too… Read More »Soul fiduciaries
The evidence is in (and has been for some time): Effective board service begins with a solid orientation experience. Yet every year in nonprofit boardrooms across North America, newbies are plopped into the deep end of the governance pool with little more than a howdy-do.Read More »Three temptations of board orienters
Among the spunky women who I count as heroes is Alice Brown, the long-time but now retired president of the Appalachian College Association. The indomitable… Read More »What a board doesn’t know can hurt.
The invitation to speak to a gathering of pastors and lay leaders about the link between smooth functioning governance and a congregation’s mission effectiveness came… Read More »Finding good governance in Ephesians 4
The complaint I hear more than any other from nonprofit execs and/or board chairs is this: Board members disappear between meetings. Poof! They’re gone. Most… Read More »When board members go AWOL between meetings, try this.
A recent issue of the Association of Theological School’s Colloquy online newsletter included advice gleaned from a nine-month long project focused on governance challenges at… Read More »Governance advice with a familiar ring
I don’t want to be one of those people who assumes that every member of every board is cut out for fundraising. And slap me… Read More »Board member, how about giving fundraising a try?
Topping the list of most often asked questions from frustrated nonprofit CEOs and ministry heads is “How do I get my board to grab hold… Read More »The parable of surfing dogs, your board, and fundraising
There’s much about 2016 that I’d just as soon forget, starting with the ugly U.S. presidential race. Fortunately, good memories from the past 12 months… Read More »Generous Matters top 10 list for 2016
“If it weren’t for the meetings, serving on this board would be a joy. I’m all in on the mission, but one more rambling, mind-numbing… Read More »Tips, strategies, and things to avoid as you plan your next board meeting