It takes a team to win the board game (part 2)
In my last post, I added a governance spin to two of four strategies from consultants Jack and Suzy Welch’s advice about “How to Build… Read More »It takes a team to win the board game (part 2)
Board development
It takes a team to win the board game (part 1)
Newsweek isn’t where I expect to find advice on developing strong boards. However, a recent issue of the magazine provided just that with an article… Read More »It takes a team to win the board game (part 1)
Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
Getting the most from board meetings. According to the 2010 BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, many nonprofit boards struggle to take fullest advantage of meeting time.… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
The board chair-CEO relationship is like a pair of chopsticks.
“The board chair-CEO relationship is like a pair of chopsticks. One is much more effective with the support of the other.” Sounds like something from… Read More »The board chair-CEO relationship is like a pair of chopsticks.
Testing your board’s campaign readiness
At the first hint that a major gifts or capital campaign is in the cards for an organization– even if the launch date is a… Read More »Testing your board’s campaign readiness
Love the board you’re with
It doesn’t take much digging to uncover some serious board envy within the world of nonprofits, including those with a faith base. A lot of CEOs… Read More »Love the board you’re with
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest board of all?
I pride myself on keeping current with research in my areas of scholarship – board governance, fundraising, and organizational effectiveness. So imagine my dismay at only recently… Read More »Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest board of all?
Don’t make strangers of former board members
For the most part, I agree that term limits for board members are spot on. There’s nothing like the fresh insights, enthusiasm, and connections of newcomers to board service… Read More »Don’t make strangers of former board members
The devil is in the bylaws
I’m a self-confessed governance junky, which makes me the odd person out in most settings. There aren’t a lot of folks who share my enthusiasm… Read More »The devil is in the bylaws
Wile E. Coyote and board recruitment strategies
I recently came across a fantastic apologetic for mixing it up when recruiting new board members — and it’s done without once using the “d”… Read More »Wile E. Coyote and board recruitment strategies
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