Board Management
A Board of Directors is your compass for steering your nonprofit towards excellence and successful management of your board is key for sustainable growth.
Explore the strategies and tactics that can transform your board into a dynamic and cohesive team, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the nonprofit world.
Insider Newsletters: An Easy Way to Keep Your Board in the Loop and Engaged
Insider newsletters give your board members upbeat news in quick, regular bites — so your work will stay present to them between meetings.
Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations
Good communication about common objectives can prevent dissatisfaction and go a long way toward preventing board member resignations.
Rebuilding Nonprofit Boards: When a New Board Can Be a Fresh Start
How one nonprofit moved forward when the only solution to a dysfunctional board was a brand-new one.
Five Lessons for Creating an Effective (and Accountable) Nonprofit Board
Help your board members avoid dysfunction and clearly understand their roles in supporting your nonprofit’s success.
A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations
Adopting solid organizational policies can help your nonprofit set expectations and avoid a laundry list of problems.
How to Persuade a New Generation to Join Your Nonprofit’s Board
Highlighting the personal and professional benefits of serving on your nonprofit’s board can help you make the role more appealing to younger candidates.
The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management
One board member’s personal trials and triumphs of serving on a board, including invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from.
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Why nonprofits that embrace a consensus-based decision model can enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.
Bridging the Generation Gap: Why Your Organization Should have an Associate Board (and How to Start One)
Nonprofits often struggle to connect with the next generation of donors. An Associate Board might be the answer to keep your nonprofit moving forward.
7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process
The nominating process is vital to creating a healthy and stable nonprofit. Use these tips to help you nominate engaged, strong board members for your organization.