Board

Is your board just not getting it? If we need our board members to be more engaged, we need to engage them. Here’s a plan to do so.

An inevitable and essential board role is making CEO succession plans. No CEO is irreplaceable, and, in fact, the roles and skills needed in a CEO will change over time and with the evolution of the organization.

Understanding themes and trends offers numerous benefits to you as a leader since they can help inform decisions and strategies.

Numbers are a dominant question when it comes to designing an effective board. This list highlights the challenges that come to mind.

Nonprofit directors play a vital role in making sure a nonprofit’s governance structure is functioning and healthy. Here are five tips for contributing to a healthy governance structure.

Understanding the responsibilities incumbent on being a board member before you join will make you ready for impact on day one.

The last two-plus years have taken a toll on us all. But, it’s time to rebuild your volunteer leadership team using these three tips.

Throughout the nonprofit sector, there is significant activity around building a board that is inclusive and reflects the constituency of each nonprofit. The end result: more effective services. But recruitment is just the first step in achieving these outcomes. One tool that can help: The Theory of Change. 

When you equip boards to confidently participate in your year-end efforts, the results can be amazing. Their voices and connections amplify your work and lead to even greater mission impact during the time of year when most philanthropy occurs.

The number of nonprofits considering a merger increased during the pandemic. The National Council of Nonprofits reported in February that state associations and consultants have received “markedly increased requests” for information about how to dissolve or merge nonprofits.