Tag
Governance
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Taking a DIY Approach to Board Self-Assessments
When it’s time for a board to evaluate its own performance, some associations turn to standardized self-assessment tools.…
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Monday Buzz: Plug Money Leaks
In the nonprofit world, every dollar counts. Here are a few tactics to try to stop money from…
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How Leaders Can Improve Committees
Volunteer groups can be good at letting newer members pick up some of the load. But they also…
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How a Board Chair Leads Best
A board chair wields a lot of power, but the role demands that power be shared. One expert’s…
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Board Smarts: Go Your Own Way With Self-Assessments
Take a do-it-yourself approach to board self-assessments.
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Onboarding Your Board Members for Success
At too many associations, “board orientation” rarely rises above emailed directions to the meeting room. That’s the troubling…
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5 Issues for Board and Organization Alignment
After a recent speech, I was chatting with a student member working toward her doctorate. She told me…
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Wednesday Buzz: What Metrics Should the Board Monitor?
Some metrics association boards should be monitoring. Also: Artificial intelligence may make some nonprofit roles obsolete.
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The Conversation Before the Diversity Conversation
A new study shows that diverse boards reap benefits for nonprofits. It also shows that success is built…
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Career Coach: Is Board Service Right for You?
Serving on an organization’s board can be a great career move. It establishes your leadership credentials, connects you…
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Report: Improved Board Diversity May Have Positive Effects
A new report from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy makes the case that certain demographic groups,…
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How to Rebuild a Board Following a Scandal
After a high-profile scandal, USA Gymnastics now has to rebuild its board as well as trust in its…
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Board Smarts: Onboard and Upward
Effective orientation means a more effective board.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Career Coach: Is Board Service Right for You?
Questions to consider before taking a seat at the table.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Recognizing Your Board Members’ Blind Spots
Board diversity is a topic that receives a lot of lip service, but when it comes to putting…
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Monday Buzz: The Tensions Between Volunteers and Staff
If you want to avoid strain between association volunteers and staff, it’s key that all stakeholders are on…
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MetroNow Coalition Aims to Repair DC Metro System’s Funding
The MetroNow Coalition, made up of leaders of several organizations around the Beltway, says the future of DC's…
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Miss America Organization, Reeling From Email Scandal, Revamps Board
A board shakeup at the Miss America Organization was announced this week after reports that its CEO and…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What an Effective Decision-Making Process Looks Like
Leaders can avoid decisions that intimidate them by piling on studies and discussion. But boards and CEOs can…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Stop “Volunteer Drift”
Volunteer leaders sometime stick around longer than bylaws dictate. That’s a problem not just for the people in…
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Transparency and Trust in an Age of Governance Tension
Association governance has always involved a precarious balance between the competing expectations of corporate and political cultures. The…
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Board Smarts: What’s Missing?
Getting boards to remedy diversity and inclusion blind spots isn't easy. Here's how one organization is doing it.
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The Cultural Challenge of Board Orientation
There may be no such thing as a dumb question, but new board members aren’t always trained to…
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Wednesday Buzz: PowerPoint Isn’t Always the Answer
One public speaking expert says words matter more than pictures when it comes to delivering an impactful message.…
