Decision-Making Boundaries

When it comes time to make decisions, it is often hard for a nonprofit’s leadership (board and senior staff) to remember there are boundaries. […]

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Find Collaborators

Since nonprofit boards are responsible for the long-term success and the sustainability of the mission, it makes sense for the board to find collaborators. […]

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Diversity that Drives Sustainability

A diverse nonprofit board is a tool for enhancing sustainability. […]

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Authentic Governance

Do the decisions your nonprofit’s board makes seem authentic to the public, staff, clients, and donors? […]

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Who should take the blame?

Who should take the blame when things go wrong? Should the board chair, the board, or the nonprofit executive be responsible? […]

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The Quality of the Discussion Matters

When a nonprofit board is discussing the right issues, it never has a chance or desire to micromanage. […]

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Financial Strength

Financial strength is one of the major factors when assessing a nonprofit’s sustainability. Building financial strength is one of the major challenges for many nonprofits. […]

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Great Generosity, Great Service

The best service companies have a culture of generosity. The nonprofit sector is the largest service sector in our economy and has the potential to be the home of the most generous organizations. […]

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Board Leadership

Nonprofit boards exist to provide leadership for the organization. Making decisions and creating procedure are management activities. […]

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Whom Should We Serve?

Nonprofits are tempted to serve everyone who needs or wants service. Is it wise to be selective? […]

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