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.
You know the scenario. As the clock ticks down on a board meeting, seats begin to empty. No matter the announced ending time, there are… Read More »The problem of the incredible shrinking board
If you ‘re the member of a ministry or other nonprofit board, chances are you know the frustration of a poorly run meeting. You’ve yawned… Read More »A five-step cure for boredom in the boardroom
To most board members, agenda building is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Until they sit through a poorly run board meeting or two,… Read More »Seven steps to a well-crafted meeting agenda
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