Are you looking for ways to improve your board's performance? Download this article to explore innovative thinking on board leadership and transition, along with an excerpt that shares how one board chair and chief executive developed their working relationship.
Nonprofit Quarterly offers a harrowing cautionary tale in this article about the demise of a nonprofit as a result of a poor ethical culture. Few stories are as dramatic as this one, but there are valuable lessons here for all organizations.
There are certain personality traits that help support a culture of inquiry on a board. Most people have a combination of personality traits that may emerge according to the situation. Does your board have all of them, or do you need to assign someone to play a role? Download this handy resource and find out.
In this blog post from 2014, Anne Wallestad, president and CEO of BoardSource, teams up with Jacob Harold, president and CEO of GuideStar, to explain our joint efforts to help organizations become more transparent about governance practices.
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.
