The executive director or CEO is the cornerstone of every nonprofit organization. As trusted, strong leaders, CEOs give nonprofits a sound footing that extends to all other arms of the organization in one way or another. The departure of an…
Most likely, you’re familiar with the old proverb, “One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.” That sentiment rings true as it pertains to a few nonprofit agencies that fail to uphold the principles of good corporate governance. The bad behavior…
Diversity is just as important in the nonprofit realm as it is in the corporate world, and for all the same reasons. New regulations require corporations to have diverse boards. While nonprofit organizations aren’t legally held to the same standards,…
“Making Sense: Generating Better Board Decisions” with Dottie Schindlinger, Independent Sector & BoardEffect. As this 30-minute session was packed with information, we took the time to answer your questions and included them below. For those who were unable to make…
With the large number of different types of organizations that can file for nonprofit status, it’s easy to see how a non-profit board could be a board of one or 51. As volunteers become invested in an organization’s cause, their…
Effective teaching and training begins with setting clear goals. The “SMART” corporate training philosophy has guided many successful training programs. Each training objective should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-oriented. Establishing a clear training plan is as important for…
It’s not uncommon for someone to accept an appointment to join a board of directors just to find that it’s really not as interesting or as rewarding as they thought it would be. Dysfunction in the boardroom causes boards to…
Board terms end, directors resign or move out of state, and sometimes they retire, move on to other things or simply pass away. Many circumstances can cause vacant board seats, and business must go on for the board members who…
When you don’t know who to ask—ask the board secretary. Board secretaries tend to be the “go to” people who can either help you directly or tell you where to get the information you need. Board secretaries are the best…
When you enter the hospital as a patient, you have certain expectations for how you will be treated. You expect that the doctors will use tests to assess your health. From there, you can reasonably anticipate that the assessment will…
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