Planning Begins with the End in Mind – Your Mission Statement
Effective Planning post #4 and an introduction to the 5 Whys Technique You have gathered the team- staff and board- around the table. It’s time to brainstorm the list of new programs or consider a new partnership. But wait! Before you hop over to the ‘real work’ of setting goals…
Jumpstart board engagement with a different kind of orientation
The ideal board member attends meetings, is prepared to engage in critical thinking in the board room and understands the fiduciary AND strategic roles that board members are called on to play. Checking the fiduciary boxes is no longer enough to ensure your organization thrives and reaps the full benefit…
Board Engagement- Part 2
Recruitment – What’s wrong with this picture? Recruitment is the first step in building any high-performing team. Governance and nominating committees need to use the same care as CEOs use to hire a new employee. Board membership is a privilege. Board members can develop leadership skills, make a difference in…
Build a Better Board, pt 1
What’s wrong with this picture? People rarely join a nonprofit board in search of mediocrity. And yet, that’s where they find themselves. If you think your board is not engaged or engaged in the ‘wrong’ things, you are NOT alone. From confusion about roles and failure to fulfill essential legal…
Push Button In Case of Emergency
Foundation Variance Power and Donor Intent I love watching the original James Bond movies. It seemed Bond would inevitably end up escaping from the villain at least once during the film by pushing the eject button on the dash of his fabulous sports car. Dramatic, yes. Recommended for day-to-day driving…