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Creating a Board Recruitment Process: 10 Questions to Ask
Ask these 10 questions to recruit the best board and board members for your organization.
The Importance of Professional Development
Read my top 4 benefits of taking time for professional development, whether in person or virtually, to recharge and grow in your profession.
Thinking and Acting Strategically to Move Your Organization Forward
Thinking and acting strategically means taking into consideration both your mission and your aspirations when making any decision.
Using Language Equity
A movement has existed for years to include more equitable language in philanthropy, especially in grant applications. This blog explains why.
Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
What does a culture of philanthropy look like and how can you create one at your organization? Here are 4 helpful steps to get there.
Retaining Development Professionals
While nothing will guarantee that your development professional will never leave your organization, these tips should help minimize the chances that they will begin looking for their next opportunity as soon as the ink dries on their contract with you.
Fixing the Dysfunction: General Disengagement
The final of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, see how having a functional can take your organization to new heights.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Engaging Your Board in Fund Development
The sixth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Making Bad Decisions
The fifth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.
Using Board Committees
How to use your board committees to maximize your organization’s effectiveness.
Managing Difficult Board Members
If you have the charge to facilitate a board meeting – or any conversation – these tips will help you get the best out of every board member while making them feel a part of the conversation and the decision.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Relitigating Committee Decisions
The fourth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here’s why strong committees make strong boards.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Failure to Decide
The third of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, try these tips if your board struggles to make decisions.
Using Your Power and Influence to Get More Done
Investing in others and developing trusted relationships can help you be more productive.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Micromanaging Boards
The second of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, a board usually micromanages for these fixable reasons.
Recruiting Board Members Using a Board Matrix
How do you get the "right" people on your board? You don’t leave it to chance.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Getting a Quorum at Your Board Meetings
One of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, the struggle to reach quorum usually stems from these two issues.
Recruiting Your Board Chair
To move your organization forward, you need to strategically choose the person to serve as your next board chair.
7 Common Board Dysfunctions
A dysfunctional board has a negative impact on the organization, and they often fall into these 7 different categories.
The Value of a SWOT Analysis
Get an overview of what it means to conduct a SWOT analysis and why they can help you strengthen your organization.