Nothing is more frustrating than making a decision at a board meeting and by day’s end the members are asking for details. How did members find out about the discussion just hours after the meeting adjourned? Equally upsetting is a critical discussion at the board table on a sensitive topic only to find out that […]
Good counsel for an incoming board chair is, “read to lead.” While the advice is sound, it deserves explanation. Every organization has a “governance reading list.” Without exception board members should have access. The chair especially should become fully versed with the bylaws and budget. The Bylaws Bylaws are the rules adopted to guide governance. […]
“I’m eager to contribute time to a board or committee but first I want to know about the culture of the organization. How will I decide if it’s a good fit?” This was a question from a willing volunteer in a class of emerging leaders. With 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the USA, there is […]
