The More Effective Board

Every nonprofit has a board. Almost every nonprofit wants a more effective board. How do you translate, the wants into practical, manageable changes? [...]

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Retired Board Members

What happens when a board member retires? To some you express your gratitude. The majority, however, are a lamentable loss. They were good folks with good ideas. They brought in other supporters. They were active volunteers. They moved mountains when most people felt like the mountain had fallen on them. [...]

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Nonprofit Boards – Strategic Planning is a Challenge

Many nonprofits of all sizes struggle with strategic planning. Many individuals argue that strategic planning is a waste of effort. Technology changes often and rapidly. How can you develop a strategy in a rapidly changing environment? [...]

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Nonprofit Boards and Strategic Planning

At its best strategic planning solves an important problem. What is a counter example? Let us consider the board’s strategic planning retreat to create this year’s budget. [...]

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