An Open Letter to Nonprofit Boards From Your Staff Leadership

People who want to do good work but aren't sure how are frustrated, talking in circles and not taking action, or simply rubber-stamping staff work: Sadly, that’s how I’d describe some of the boards and staffs I’ve observed. It’s time to publicly share common themes I experience when working with a board and staff through a training session or facilitating a retreat. I've found these themes show up no matter the size, financial situation or maturity level of the organization. Do you see your organization in this letter?