Most boards have some kind of policy around self-assessment. Indeed, BoardSource suggests that boards engage in introspection at least every two years through a board retreat dedicated to exploring the board’s performance. Is it time for your board to assess …
Every December, we start getting phone calls from nonprofits in a panic. They’ve scheduled a January board retreat and haven’t done anything to prepare. Well, it’s October already. You need to get started now! Here are some tips we’ve shared in …
Are you an executive director or development director wishing your board would do more fundraising? Is your board made up of great people who say they want to help, but never actually do anything? Or perhaps they tell you outright …
Have you been begging your board to go out and ask for money? Perhaps you’ve even brought in a trainer to give them a refresher on how to make the “ask.” Have you been urging your board to pony up …
Got a board retreat coming up in January? Realizing it’ll be here before you know it? Starting to panic? Not to worry. A few simple do’s and don’ts will ensure a great day with no yawns and some solid outcomes. …
