Is it enough for the board to care about the clients? Many think so. It certainly was several years ago. Today, the competitive landscape has changed. [...]
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The board is the guardian of the mission. It is responsibility of the board to ensure that the mission succeeds. The board must put the mission before all else when making a decision. [...] There is a common assumption that boards should fundraise. However, we think there are only four things boards are responsible for: planning, setting policy, monitoring activity, and self-management. Where or how does fundraising fit in? [...] It is commonly accepted that boards have four responsibilities. In no particular order, they are goal setting, self-management, monitoring activity, and creating policy. Goal setting is one of the more difficult for boards. They struggle with what kind of goals to set, how far into the future to look, and how realistic to make the goals. [...] The board is one of the more important elements of success for any organization. The more effective the board is the more it contributes to the success of the organization. It establishes the culture of the organization. In short, its performance is an important component of sustainability. Should it receive a periodic performance review? [...] There is an old adage, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go strong, travel in a group.” How do you apply that to your favorite organization? [...] “When should we do a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis?” is a question that has popped up frequently in discussions with clients. The easy answer is after the goals have been set. However, for many of our clients the logic behind that answer has been unclear. This article will explain the logic. [...] There are three questions every prospective board member should ask him or herself. They are three questions each of us should ask ourselves before taking on a new assignment. [...] Every parochial school has the potential to be operating at capacity. There are more than enough children in every neighborhood. Every community has more than enough money to scholarship the students with needs. The reality is that most Christian schools are operating below capacity. They have very little community support. Children walk past them daily [...] Unfortunately, about 70% of the parochial schools are under stress. That is an unscientific number. However, based upon our experience it is defendable. [...] |
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