A Template For A Great Board Orientation
If your nonprofit already has an inspiring, helpful, put-together board orientation program for new board members, well done. Otherwise, read this…
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An Onboarding Checklist for New Board Members
Got new board members? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to successfully onboard them — and download your free board orientation checklist!
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…
The Case of the Clueless New Board Member
How do you set a clueless new board member up for success, as someone who understands and appreciates his or her fundraising obligation?
10 Truths Every Board Member Should Know
You’ve just joined a nonprofit board. You love the work the organization does. But you’re also not sure what exactly you got yourself into. Some advice…
Ep 41: What Every New Board Member Needs to Understand
I’d love for this podcast to be played for new board members – maybe at an orientation or perhaps at a board retreat when you are setting expectations.
Stop Driving Your Board Chair Nuts!
Every thriving nonprofit has a strong and effective board chair. It’s critical. So then why are so many outstanding board chairs being driven nuts?
Ep 27: Confessions of a Terrible Board Member (with Eileen Opatut)
What if a prospective board member looks great “on paper” but doesn’t pan out as the five-star board member you’d expected? Is it their fault? Yours?
Does Every Board Treat Its Staff This Way?
I’m really upset. 5 times in 2 weeks people have emailed me because their boards are bullyng the staff. This is insane. Here’s what I told them to do about it.
A Slam Dunk New Employee Orientation Process
An orientation is key to productivity and retention and helps turn a nonprofit job into a vocation. Plus, a detailed plan you can download and implement.
How to Convince Your Board to Fundraise (Free Template)
Download my free nonprofit board fundraising plan and give it a shot with your board. Use it to discuss how they can reach their fundraising goals.
The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit
Here’s what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?