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 MoreRob Acton: Unlocking the Power of Your Diffuse Leadership Structure
This session explores how chief executives and board members alike can thrive in the dynamic shared power “co-pilot” arrangement that is inherent in the nonprofit model.
Read MoreMasterclass: From Working to Governing Boards
This masterclass is designed to give leaders on working boards a sense for the pathway towards sustainable growth – and eventually building a paid staff so that the board can focus more on oversight, strategy, and fundraising.
Course: People, Strategy
Read MoreChecklist: Founders Dos and Don’ts
Because founders—regardless of the sector—are remarkably good at many things, and they should steer clear of others. The key to a founder’s long-term success is self-awareness and self-mastery.
Checklist: People
Read MoreRole Play: EDs and Board Chairs – Making It Work in the Cockpit
Drama… Comedy… Tragedy… Joan and Laura performed some enlightening, fun, and poignant “E.D. / Board Chair Improv” you won’t want to miss.
Role Play: People
Read MoreBonus: Download Bundle from JoanGarry.com
Joan publishes quite a bit of useful free resources and downloads over on JoanGarry.com. As a convenience for Lab members, we are publishing all of them here in one place!.
Resources: People, Leadership, Fundraising
Read MoreMasterclass: Whose Job Is It Anyway? Board Chair or Executive Director?
You probably know I think the relationship between the board chair and ED is absolutely critical. But how do you set this relationship up for success? Here’s my advice.
Course: People
Read MoreTemplate: Weekly Agenda for Your CEO/Board Chair Meeting
Here’s a template that will help your staff leader and board leader make the most of the time they spend together and ensure nothing big gets left out of the discussion.
Template: People
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