Tag: governance
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The danger of the “Well-Meaning” but Toxic Board Member or Volunteer….
From the title you knew who I was talking about didn’t you? You know, that volunteer or board member who “means well”, the “I have a little extra time on my hands”, or the “I am a specialist in “X” and I see we are not doing this as an organization. Perhaps I can help?”…
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Why Non-Profits Need an Organizational North Star
In my past life as a Consultant, I remember often working with organizations to develop and implement strategic plans, to identify metrics and to develop tracking tools. Often times, I would get resistance from some organizations stating” we don’t have time for all of this”, or ” there are too many metrics to track across…
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Why is Running a Non-Profit so Hard?
Non-profits employ over 7% of the global workforce, and closer to home in the USA, they represent over 5.7% of US GDP. They earn annual revenues of $2.62B, and yet, nearly every non-profit worries about the state of operations, cash flow, and ensuring they have operational continuity year to year. Uncertain Government Funding How does…
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To Committee or Not to Committee? That is the Question…
Every non-profit I have ever been involved with, at some point gets to a level, where the question of whether or not to start using committees comes up. In today’s blog we talk about the establishing committees, why they are useful and whether or not they are right for your organization. Read on to find…
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Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Leadership: Legal Requirements and Best Practices for Board Composition Or How Many to Use and When
For any nonprofit organization, the board of directors plays a pivotal role in strategic oversight and governance. Establishing an effective board is not just about meeting legal requirements; it’s about embracing best practices that underpin the nonprofit’s success. I often used to get questions about what is the best size for my board of directors.…
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Do I Need a Policy Against Ponzi Schemes & Other Stories from the Trenches
In today’s blog we discuss some unusual policies that Non Profits have implemented over the years… So in my 15 years of consulting with non profits and sitting on boards, you can assume I have seen some weird stuff. I think the weirdest was when one executive director reached out to me and asked if…
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How to Address Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Your Non-Profit Organization
It seems like for ages, everyone has been talking about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, but how do we as leaders get started with this topic? Isn’t the non-profit industry already sensitive and diverse enough to these issues? I would argue that while the sector is filled with well-intentioned individuals, it itself can be blind to…
