Let’s talk about monthly board meetings. Do nonprofits really need them? If you ever find yourself feeling like your board is stuck in the weeds, here’s why it’s probably time to update your board meeting schedule.
Far too often, a board meeting is missed opportunity to inform, enrich and engage members in order to ignite them to be the best ambassadors they can be.
How are your board meetings? Do your members leave feeling energized and ready to be the best ambassadors they can be for your organization?
Think about your last board retreat. You’ve invested all this time and money. Your board members gave up a Friday night and full day on Saturday. And yet, just months later, they can barely even remember the agenda, much less any outcomes. Wow. This is NOT OK! Here’s how to do a whole lot better.
Board meetings should not sneak up on anyone. In fact, you should be able to plan the meeting agendas for an entire year, in advance! Here’s how to…
Don’t bore your nonprofit board! Here’s the right way to write a board report that will actually get read. And remembered!
Nonprofit health depends on a strong relationship between the CEO and the Board Chair. Here’s a downloadable agenda that strengthens that relationship.
5 steps to turn your next good or very good board meeting into a great board meeting.
It is my opinion that executive directors don’t often see questions as good and board members don’t often enough ask good questions. Here are some ideas.
What are these executive sessions and when are CEOs in and when are they out.
A board meeting is not just something to manage through business as usual. It’s about energizing your most important base. Here are some tips about how to make the most of the opportunity.