Does Your Org Need an Advisory Board?
Creating an advisory board to keep former board members engaged is like fighting mosquitos with more mosquitos. Let’s scrap the “thing” mentality and find better engagement strategies!
Transforming Your Board from Difficult to Dynamic: A Step-by-Step Guide
Dealing with difficult board members? Before you throw in the towel, take a deep breath and read on. In this post, I reveal how to deal with dead weight on your board so you can focus your energy on loving up your Grade A leaders!
The 8 Attributes of an Outstanding Board Chair
Survey says…! Name the top 8 things that every nonprofit organization needs in a board chair. The number one answer is…
A Step-by-Step Recipe For Meaningful Board Engagement
An engaged board is a high-functioning board. Keep reading to learn how to empower your board to engage in strategic decision making for your nonprofit.
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!
How Effective is Your Board? Here’s a Simple Test
Most boards are dysfunctional because board members don’t know any better. They don’t know what ‘functional” looks like. Here’s a simple board assessment tool you can use to help you figure out how to fix the dysfunction.
The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit
Here’s what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?
Why Everyone Should Join a Nonprofit Board
Everyone is busy and there are always excuses. But joining a nonprofit board might be one of the best things you can do for yourself.
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…
How to Select First Rate Board Members
How do nightmare board members find their way onto boards? Answer is simple. They are not interviewed. They are persuaded. Not good. You must ask questions. Here are the right questions to ask.
How To Fire A Toxic Board Member
What does a CEO and a Board Chair do with a toxic board member? Don’t let her hold you hostage. She’s got to go. Here’s how.
Interpreting the Board Assessment Tool Results
Part 2: Interpreting my board assessment tool in the service of building a stronger, more effective board.