In Part 3 of the Pearl Meyer and NACD BoardVision series, the panel talks about the board’s own self-review and governance.
In Part 3 of the Pearl Meyer and NACD BoardVision series, the panel talks about the board’s own self-review and governance.
If unproductive meetings are weighing you down, it's your own fault.
Building a nonprofit board to last is essential. It is the board that is the steward of the organization, transcending CEOs and other staff leaders.
Heading into the boardroom to present for the first time? Keep these tips in mind, and make the most of your big moment. You’ve got this.
Let’s be frank: board meeting logistics are not fun. But they are important. Logistical details can often make or break a board meeting.
Becoming a member of the board of a nonprofit can enrich your life and make a difference in the lives of others.
Understand your role and how to lead effective meetings.
Your board of directors plays a pivotal role in your organization’s success. These volunteer leaders set a nonprofit’s strategic direction, manage its finances, and provide governance oversight. Board members also hold an invaluable role in an organization’s fundraising efforts. Their support (whether in time or dollars) affects donor behavior and determines a development team’s job
A 15-minute board presentation can make or break a promising career. Leaders offer CIOs advice meeting board needs and expectations and winning their lasting support and respect.
There isn’t a nonprofit board that doesn’t shy away from fundraising. Some board members are nervous about making an ask, while some simply disappear when you need them most. But you can turn them around and increase your board’s comfort level with fundraising. 3 Reasons Why Boards Hate Fundraising They think that soliciting gifts is
Giving a presentation to the board of directors can be a daunting challenge for CIOs. A panel of CIO experts, who also serve on corporate boards, offer their personal tips on earning credibility with your board.
Building a strong board of directors is no easy feat.
Charitable organizations, large and small, need your time and expertise as much as your money.
There are nonprofits that enjoy a celebrated status in their communities. Powerful people clamor to be on their boards, and they earn those seats with significant contributions and meaningful introductions. And then there are most nonprofits. Their boards work to...
We’ve put together these eight tips to help you conquer your next nonprofit board meeting and make it as efficient and as productive as possible.
You make attempts to talk about fundraising, yet you’re not getting anywhere. What do you do? I see two courses of action: revolution or evolution.
It takes more than dedication and enthusiasm for your not-for-profit’s cause and programs to make a good board member. The most critical duty for all board members is being a...
Time is a precious commodity for every nonprofit board and senior management team. Consequently, every interaction between them needs to be efficient and pro...
I’m baffled that board members still need to be convinced that monthly giving is a thing, and that monthly giving is a great way to provide ongoing sustainable revenue for the organization.
A common feature of successful nonprofits is a highly engaged board of directors; a board partnership with the CEO.