Exciting, energizing, engaging… Would you guess this describes strategy work? Learn how to get you, your board, and your staff aligned about what matters most: Your organization’s future.
Read MoreResource: Meeting/Gathering Inventory
This resource is a guide for taking inventory of all meetings and gatherings at least once per year to ensure they are all productive for everyone.
Read MoreSusan Leahy: Board Culture & Robert’s Rules of Order
Robert’s Rules of Order can be one of the most impactful ways to boost a board’s communication, productivity, team building, and member retention. These qualities are the building blocks for establishing a healthy copilot relationship between your org’s board and executive director.
Read MoreMasterclass: Necessary Endings: When It’s Time To Let the E.D. Go
In this masterclass, we tackle how a board should operate to avoid road bumps when it’s time for the Executive Director to move on.
Read MoreResource: Board Meeting Agenda Assessment
Can you imagine leaving a board meeting uttering the words “Wow, that was a great meeting?” Download this simple recipe to put your meetings on a path to ignite your board members to be full-throated ambassadors for your work.
Read MoreResource: The Components of an Excellent Letter of Interest (LOI)
This guide offers some tips on how to tackle your next LOI along with a sample LOI to illustrate these tips in action. Happy grant writing!
Read MoreResource: Board Member Self-Assessment Template
Here’s a board self-evaluation template that will help bring a dose of “engine maintenance” to one half of your twin-engine jet.
Read MoreQuick Win: How to Handle a “Bad Apple” Board Member
A troublesome board member diminishes the effectiveness of the board. One bad apple can lead the good apples to go find another basket.
Template: People
Read MoreQuick Win: Term Limits – How to Make the Case
Not only are term limits a good idea; they are essential to the building of a strong board and a healthy nonprofit. Here’s how to convince your board.
Quick Win: People
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