board governance

The board’s role in strategic change

October 10, 2011October 7, 2011

I’ve said it before and I’m happy to say it again. A board’s ability to provide strong governance really does matters to an organization’s success.… Read More »The board’s role in strategic change

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest board of all?

May 25, 2011May 23, 2011

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

May 18, 2011May 18, 2011

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

My name is Rebekah Basinger, and I created Generous Matters as a space in which to think out loud about professional and personal topics that matter most to me. On most days, that's fundraising, board governance, leadership, and generosity in all its forms.

It’s been a while since I’ve added anything new, and one of these days I’ll return to regular blogging. Until then, I hope you’ll find the archived posts to still be relevant. Quoting the author of Ecclesiastes, there’s nothing new under the sun. Wisdom ages well.