Boards - NonProfit PRO

How Your Board Can Help Sustain Your Fundraising Operations

May 7, 2020 Jeb Banner

In today’s uncertain times, you may be wondering how to keep your fundraising operations going. The thought of asking for more support right now could seem overwhelming. And while your board exists to help your organization through tough times, you might be worried about asking more from them.

10 Tips for Board Chairs to Help Nonprofits Survive and Thrive

May 5, 2020 Jeff Jowdy

Businesswoman discussing project with colleague.

During these turbulent times, a nonprofit board chair can be a beacon of light, providing much needed steady leadership to the organization’s staff, board members, donors and those they serve.

Calling Into Nonprofit Board Meetings: Is It Worth It?

April 16, 2020 Jeb Banner

Just like any working professional, your nonprofit board members have busy lives. While they are trying to juggle between their work and personal lives, it might be necessary for you to implement some flexibility when it comes to dealing with unavoidable conflicts.

What Does Your Board’s Dominant Coalition Look Like?

March 17, 2020 Mike Burns

In this column, I am going to discuss the topic of inclusion — not singularly with a race or gender lens, but from an even broader lens focused on answering the question: Am I really an equal member at my board table?

An Unexpected Shift From First Steps to Breakthrough

February 13, 2020 Renee Rubin Ross

The executive director of a multimillion-dollar organization focusing on food insecurity reached out because she needed help with her board. In most areas, the organization was doing well.

Code Red: Board Meeting Attendance

February 12, 2020 Jeb Banner

Poor attendance can really interrupt the flow of information on a volunteer nonprofit board of directors. This can lead to knowledge gaps, lack of discussion on important topics and the inability to reach quorum when voting on issues.

Eliminate ‘Boring’ Board Meetings for Good

February 7, 2020 Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

People collaborating in modern office.

You need to work with board leadership to identify, recruit, orient and train new board members. If you have excited and motivated board members, they will want to attend board meetings and participate in board meetings.

Is Your Nonprofit Board Ready for a Major Campaign?

February 6, 2020 Jeff Jowdy

Your nonprofit board is vital to the success of your organization. Chances are, if you struggle to meet your budget each year, your board is not truly engaged — and you may not even have the right board.

Securing the Board of Directors You Deserve

January 1, 2020 Jeff Jowdy

If a substantial portion of a nonprofit’s income comes from philanthropy, it is essential that the board — collectively and individually — is engaged in fundraising.

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