Blue Avocado Piece On Staffing and Supporting Board Committees
Shortly before the holidays I saw this piece by Blue Avocado on staffing and supporting board committees and wanted to make sure I discussed it. Especially since it ties in so well with my last post on...
View ArticleEx Officio, Ex Officio, Wherefore Art Thou: Position Still Relevant In This...
Was recently looking through a set of bylaws; checking things off and putting things in. But when I got to the ex officio section it got me thinking. Can something that sounds like a Shakespearean...
View ArticleWhen A Nonprofit Proxy Goes Wrong, Really Wrong
And honestly, if a Director can’t put in the time (be it a legitimate excuse like football season or otherwise) a proxy appointment is of least concern. They should probably step down and sit on an...
View ArticleAre Supermajority Votes Really That Super? Or Is It An Ego Thing?
I believe there are many conventions that survive solely because they sound schnazzy. Like any present use of the word of “indubitably.” And l’m convinced the supermajority vote is another one of...
View ArticleED as Board President? Good or Bad Idea?
Mullets, motorized stools and Turducken. All clearly bad ideas. But one debate with not so clear an answer is whether an Executive Director should also serve as an organization’s Board President. I...
View ArticleWhy Board Forum’s Are Important & A Software Giveaway
Find out how to win a subscription below!Who hasn’t thrown the “g” word (governance) around? But like the popularity of crocs, I often wonder if anyone truly understands why it’s so popular? And more...
View ArticleTips & Tricks on Writing Board Minutes: A Resource Guide
I’ve had enough people ask about this one I figured I’d share it on the blog. It’s a brief guide I created for the 4Good community (join if you haven’t already). Just a few things to keep in mind when...
View ArticleWhy “Can My Board Fire Me?” is the Wrong Question
If I had a dime for every time a founder shows more thoughtfulness choosing Mario Kart characters than its board appointments…well….I’d have a boatload of dimes. But the easiest way to maintain an...
View ArticleTeaching Your Board How to Fundraise
Without fail, fundraising stays a top topic for board members and executive directors alike. Each group with its own expectations around the other’s roles and responsibilities. No surprise, the...
View ArticleHow To Build a Board: For Nonprofits and Socially Conscious Businesses
Who founders choose to have on their board is a decision that comes early, and quick. Too often, in a rush to get started, founders breeze through this process. Only to find themselves stuck in a Jerry...
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