Included in this email...

• Characteristics of Effective Board Members: In this 101 resource, learn how exceptional board members go beyond basic responsibilities in their approach to board service.

• Social Media and Governance: Board members can — and in some cases, should — engage with social media. Does your board understand its online role?

• Fundraising Effectiveness: Our latest blog post discusses the Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness framework and how it can help nonprofits evaluate fundraising approaches.

What Makes a Good Board Member?

Exceptional board members build on their basic responsibilities and pay attention to how they approach board service. Perfect for those new to board service, this resource explains six ways in which board members can go from good to great.

Social Media and Governance

While social media is far from being a new conversation topic, not all nonprofit boards have discussed how social media impacts their roles and responsibilities. In addition to explaining three ways social media and governance are connected, this resource also includes sample social media policies your organization can adapt to fit its needs.

Additional Resources

Generate Buzz: This publication follows two real nonprofits as they work to build communication plans that will allow them to meet the goals set out in their strategic plans and address current and future needs.

Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting: This three-day course, held May 31 - June 2 in Los Angeles, is designed to heighten the skills and abilities of those who currently, or would like to, consult and train nonprofit boards of directors on governance issues.

Exposing the Mystery of Social Media Success: This recorded webinar explores how to best implement social media activity through board engagement, committee involvement, and measuring your successes.

Governing as a Team: Creating a collaborative, team culture in your boardroom is the first step in establishing a high-performing board. This resource explains ways to build team spirit on your nonprofit board.

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