Reflecting on my unexpected journey into the nonprofit sector, I’ve learned that this path demands a unique set of attributes and profound commitment. Today, I offer insights and a ‘fit sniff test’ to help you evaluate your readiness for a nonprofit career.
Survey says…! Name the top 8 things that every nonprofit organization needs in a board chair. The number one answer is…
Hunting for a great board chair? I nominate Ted Lasso! Keep reading to learn why this character represents the perfect board chair candidate.
OK, you can only pick one. I’ll give you two hints. (1) It’s not the financial statement. (2) It’s not a rock star executive director. Thinking caps on?
Let me break it down for you: The roles and responsibilities of the Executive Director, the board chair, and the grey area where you need to work together.
Board governance and oversight of the finances is critical at nonprofits. Here are two free templates you can download to help get the board “on board.”
Nonprofit health depends on a strong relationship between the CEO and the Board Chair. Here’s a downloadable agenda that strengthens that relationship.
Time to vote for your ideal board chair. Would you pick Superman, Spiderman or Kermit the Frog? Not the silly question it appears to be.
It’s time to treat the identification of your next board chair with exactly the same intentionality that you would use for the recruitment of a key player in your corporate shop. Here’s my checklist.