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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.

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Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance

Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance

May 30, 2023June 18, 2025 Tim Mueller

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)

Bridging the Generation Gap: Why Your Organization Should have an Associate Board (and How to Start One)

December 19, 2022December 22, 2023 Jess Blackshaw

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

7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process

July 18, 2022November 1, 2023 Rand E. Morgan

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.

Passion Meets Professionalism: Transitioning from Volunteer Leaders to Paid Staff

Passion Meets Professionalism: Transitioning from Volunteer Leaders to Paid Staff

May 15, 2022November 3, 2023 Dr. Katie Wilson

To be successful, transitions from volunteer leaders to paid staff must be planned, deliberate, and done in an orderly fashion.

Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors

Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors

April 12, 2022January 23, 2024 Siobhan Greene

The stronger the relationship between the board and chief executive, the better they work together for a planned transition.

A Discussion of The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership– Live Q&A

A Discussion of The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership– Live Q&A

October 4, 2021November 2, 2023 Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor of BoardSource shares an overview and description of “The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership” – a new board leadership mindset based on four fundamental principles.

What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

September 13, 2021December 1, 2023 Ruth Seedorf

Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did. Here’s why.

Board Assessments with Sample Management Questions

Board Assessments with Sample Management Questions

September 3, 2021March 14, 2024 Ann W. Lehman

Four reasons your nonprofit and its mission can benefit from conducting a board evaluation.

How Nonprofits Can Return to In-Person Board Meetings and Retreats

How Nonprofits Can Return to In-Person Board Meetings and Retreats

May 20, 2021December 6, 2023 Eric Meade  and  Dr. Les Wallace

Explore these tips to have a safe and productive first in-person meeting with your board as the pandemic winds down.

Strategic Planning 101 for Nonprofits: Strengthen a Nonprofit’s Board-Executive Director Relationship

Strategic Planning 101 for Nonprofits: Strengthen a Nonprofit’s Board-Executive Director Relationship

November 19, 2020December 5, 2023 Jonathan Poisner

A step-by-step guide to refocusing the board-executive director relationship to better align with their nonprofit’s greater mission.

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