Jan Masaoka
Posts by Jan Masaoka:
Questions to Ask Prospective Board Members
Spend a few minutes ahead of time thinking about what to ask prospective board members to get a better idea if it’s a good match.
Executive Director Evaluation Survey Form
A process and an evaluation instrument for executive director evaluation surveys. Includes survey in Word format for easy modification.
The Philanthropic-Consultant Industrial Complex
Rather than supporting nonprofits, foundations and consultants are increasingly telling nonprofits what they should be doing.
Evaluating the Executive Director
Board evaluations of ED performance are radically different from any other type of performance review and must be approached differently.
Contract Wizardry: Conjuring Impact from Government Contracts
“When you start with the needs of the community, and you’re opening to listening, you realize that doing one or two things isn’t enough.”
The Governance/Support Model for Nonprofit Boards
Much of the confusion about board responsibilities is confusion between what the board does (as a body) and what individual board members should do.
Foundation-Nonprofit “Partnerships” — Fact or Fiction?
Between foundations and nonprofits, sharing values, connections, and other support is good — but the relationship should be focused on funds.
Should Staff Contact with the Board Be Restricted?
Should board members have contact with staff independent of the executive director? Opinion is sharply divided.
12 Ways for New Nonprofit Executive Directors to Succeed
Some easy and important ways for board members to help a new executive get started quickly and on the right foot.
Ten Myths About Nonprofit Boards
Ten of the most common myths about nonprofit boards, and the reality of the situation for each item.