One of the fundamental roles of a board is to mobilize an organization’s resources in a way that effectively and efficiently accomplishes the organization’s goals and fulfills their mission. Yet, when the agenda approaches the topic of budgeting, leaders often find themselves uncomfortable or unconditioned to speak to the organization’s financial position. With a gloss […]
Gap Analysis Improves Associations
The dictionary defines a gap as an incomplete or deficient area. A gap analysis is what organizations conducts to identify these incomplete or deficient areas in order to move from its current state to its ideal and desired, future state. Every nonprofit can benefit from a gap analysis annually, and in conjunction with reviewing its […]
Relevance and Value – Getting the Board Focused On What Matters Most
Relevance and value; two words when combined are very powerful in any organization that is looking to deliver a blockbuster member experience. “Important to the matter at hand” and “relative worth, merit, or importance” is how Dictionary.com defines these two words, respectively. How do we define relevance and value in our organizations and how do […]