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In this edition of R+S...

  • Eight Ways to Increase Your Board’s Ability to Work as a Team, an eight-page mini-toolkit.
  • The Skill Set of Successful Collaborators. Does your leadership team have what it takes? Check out this free infographic.
  • New blog post: "Creating a Culture of Collaboration, Nonprofits Can Learn from Pixar" The BoardSource Blog features a few tips from consultant Hardy Smith and Pixar on how to build a culture of collaboration.
  • Upcoming webinar series: Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Chief Executives. Everyone benefits from a strong board-CEO partnership.
  • Board Service Glossary. Are you familiar with all the terminology being used? Download this free resource now.  

Eight Ways to Increase Your Board’s Ability to Work as a Team

Teamwork makes the dream work, right? This 8-page mini-toolkit is designed to help you create a one-for-all and all-for-one approach to board work. We discuss board building, board mentoring, ways to help your board members get to know one another, board dynamics and how to address non-collaborative behavior, and more.

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The Skill Set of Successful Collaborators

Most public challenges are larger than one organization. To address them effectively, more and more nonprofits are crossing organizational boundaries and collaborating. But collaboration is only as good as the people at the table. Who represents your organization — and the skills he or she brings to the effort — can affect the outcome. Does your leadership team have what it takes? Check out this infographic based on research published in the Public Administration Review.

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Creating a Culture of Collaboration, Nonprofits Can Learn from Pixar

Consultant Hardy Smith looks at the lessons that an innovative for-profit company can teach our sector about creating a culture of collaboration.


The Power of Possibility: Exploring Greater Impact through Strategic Partnerships
Have you had a chance to familiarize yourself with this new campaign? There are many resources designed to help your board leadership determine if the time is right to consider a strategic alliance or partnership to advance your mission. 


Board Service Glossary

Do you know the proper terminology for nonprofit boards of directors? Download this resource and share it with both your new and experienced board leaders.

 


The Nonprofit Policy Sampler
This exhaustive book provides key elements and practical tips for 70 policy topic areas, along with more than 300 sample policies, job descriptions, committee charters, codes of ethics, board member agreements, mission and vision statements, and more.

 

Building and Maintaining an Enthusiastic Board | Feb. 28 | 3 p.m. ET


Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Chief Executives | March 9, 16, 23 | 2 p.m. ET


Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting | New York City | March 27-29


Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting | Los Angeles | May 31 – June 2  



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