What would a child think about the way board members interact at meetings? In this blog post, Liz Wooten Reschke dons her “parent” hat to explore how we might build more positive interaction in the boardroom.
Is your organization at risk of resting on its laurels and refusing to change? No one thinks their organization will fall prey to stagnation, but it's more common than you may think. This topic paper explores the dangers, symptoms, and risks of stagnation while offering tangible tools to help boards transcend it.
By now, most boards have a working understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion. The bigger challenge is ensuring that diversity (bringing a variety of perspectives into the room) and inclusion (ensuring that each perspective has a chance to fully participate in the experience) are enacted successfully. This piece uses two fictional case studies to highlight the ways that board members can fulfill the promise of diversity and inclusion to better benefit the organizations they serve.
What are the characteristics that will most enable boards to govern more and manage less? How can boards adopt these characteristics? This in-depth piece offers research-based concrete advice and examples to help your board excel.
Tuesday, June 28 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET | Members FREE | Nonmembers $35
Peter Drucker said “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Perhaps nowhere is this truer than in the nonprofit boardroom. In this webinar, we’ll discuss why board culture matters, how to assess yours, and how you can positively impact your culture and, as a result, your organization’s mission impact.
Thursday, June 30 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET | Members FREE | Nonmembers $75
Making board decisions quickly can lead to fast and easy wins but it also can inadvertently undermine your organization’s long-term success. Successful boards make a habit of confronting challenges, adjusting values, and changing perspectives, all of which can take time. Join us to explore the skills necessary for effective decision making and team leadership.
Calling all CEOs, executive directors, and board chairs!
The 2016 Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices survey is now open and we want to hear from you. Leading with Intent is the sector’s most authoritative and comprehensive look at the structure and workings of nonprofit boards. Deadline extended to Wednesday, July 6. Learn more and take the survey.
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