The Hidden Ingredient of a High-Functioning Board
What is the well-kept secret of a high-functioning board? Joan shares the hidden ingredient and why every board needs it.
Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?
What board member expenses should nonprofits pay for? What should they NEVER pay for? GREAT questions! Here’s my answer…
5 Reasons Your Board Would Benefit from a Give and Get Policy
Here are five benefits for a give and get policy. I bet you will find that at least one of them will offer you an ‘AHA’ moment.
The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit
Here’s what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?
Why Nonprofits Never Have Enough Money
Here’s a budget process that will engage and inspire your board to raise even more money than you were planning to budget for in the first place.
Is “Board Governance” a Dirty Word At Your Nonprofit?
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.”
10 Big Reasons Your Executive Director Needs a Contract
It’s not just good for the Executive Director. So how exactly does a nonprofit organization benefit from Executive Director contracts?
How to Build an Effective Executive Committee
So many organizations are unclear about what the Executive Committee does, why it’s important and what an effective one looks like. I’m quite clear about it.
What Makes A Great Board Fundraising Committee?
So much confusion about the role of the Board Fundraising Committee. Allow me to offer some clarity with a 10 step plan to morph yours into a great and effective committee.
What is an Executive Session? And Who Belongs at the Table?
What are these executive sessions and when are CEOs in and when are they out.