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January 28, 2022

Ensuring Effective Nonprofit Board Meetings

…raising money”? No. Board members as individual human beings help raise charitable gifts outside of board meetings. The board as the collective through its governance processes at board meetings ensures…

September 12, 2014

Getting Your Board To Fundraise

…many boards really struggle with understanding fundraising. I often ask people when I meet with boards and do board training and board retreats, “How many of you woke up this…

November 5, 2015

How An ED / Board Chair Duo Fixed Their Board

…keep a partnership going with the board so that, again, the fundraising and governance responsibilities of the board could happen. Then lastly, when I came on board, the organization had…

Strengthening Your Board Through Good Governance

…standards I chose to look at today for you was composition of the board, selection, recruitment, and evaluation of board members so the decision belongs to the board and then…

February 19, 2016

Gauging The Effectiveness of Fundraising Events

…because we were doing this assessment. We didn’t really have a formal evaluation structure in place and because this was part of the overall evaluation, it was important to come…

January 28, 2022

7 Tips For Planning Remarkably Productive And Effective Board Retreats

…customarily include a board assessment or survey and conduct discovery interviews as part of the retreat planning process. In the assessment, we ask about board roles, as well as board…

Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

…interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. Welcome them aboard. Investing in an impressive onboarding program can turn enthusiasm into effectiveness. Equip your new board…

Building The Nonprofit Board of Your Dreams

…board members. “Over the boardroom door, there should be an inscription: Membership on this board is not power; it is responsibility.” — Peter Drucker Action item: Clarify the board’s role…

What is the Most Important Position in a Nonprofit?

…never recovered. Nonprofit board chairs must: Make a significant commitment of time Be familiar with the role of a nonprofit board and its legal responsibilities Learn the board chair role…

September 8, 2015

6 Easy Steps To Nonprofit Board Recruitment

Confession: I love governance committees! Whether the committee calls itself “board governance” or “board development” or “board recruitment,” its priority is to bring into the fold the very best future…

October 28, 2021

Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

…How often will our board conduct performance reviews? What will be communication and reporting norms between our board and the ED? How will the board address short-comings or incidents involving…

Your Burning Questions about Nonprofit SWOT Analyses Answered

…for preliminary identification of S, W, O and T. Phase 4a: Conduct SWOT brainstorm and evaluation meeting, using neutral facilitator. Phase 4b: Continue with SWOT evaluation meeting by determining key…

September 24, 2020

The Fundraiser’s Bill Of Rights

…sugarcoating the challenges we face. Low pay. Long hours. Duct-taped office furniture. A board comprised solely of “idea fairies” or stubborn board members who balk at term limits. A boss,…

September 16, 2025

The other 20%: Winning foundation, corporate, and government dollars

…are following, plan to follow, or plan to create industry best practices. Evaluation plan. If you want to impress government agencies, show them you have an evaluation process in place…

December 2, 2013

5 Steps to Successful Nonprofit Staff Hiring

…vendors. There’s no reason why those individuals shouldn’t be as involved and committed as yourself or your top employees. Just imagine a board meeting where every board member: Wanted to…

February 26, 2026

How to Make the Most of a Nonprofit Conference

…interactive sessions, consult with other board members on board-staff dynamics, and gain insights on nonprofit leadership trends. Pre-conference planning checklist 2 to 6 months out: Secure budget approval and register…

When They’re Just Not That Into Your Event—And Your CRM Knows Why

…start planning with purpose. Stop feeding the sacred cow Let’s be honest: some events stick around because they’ve always been there. They feel safe. Familiar. Your board loves them. Your…

The Power of Possibility: A Growth Mindset Blueprint For Nonprofit Leaders

…and board members: When leadership sets a tone of curiosity and learning, everyone—from frontline employees to board members—is more likely to take initiative, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and commit to…

September 21, 2020

How To Create Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policies

…board. 4. Have the board adopt the policy Besides being good practice, this is a good way to introduce gift planning ideas to board members who may wish to consider…

A Checklist To Determine If Your Organization Is “Grant Ready”

…have strong leadership and an active and supportive board? If your organization doesn’t have the leadership in place to successfully operate in a given year, it will be difficult to…

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