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In this issue:

  • Chief Executive Exit Interviews
  • Wrestling with Board Dilemmas: A Good Board That Won’t Fundraise
  • Nine Characteristics of a Mission Statement
  • 10 Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs (members only)
  • Leading with Intent survey remains open
  • Upcoming webinars, trainings, and events

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Chief Executive Exit Interviews

Exit interviews — especially with a departing chief executive — are an important way to help nonprofit boards understand how to attract, support, and retain successful and talented leaders. This resource highlights best practices for successful interviews.

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Wrestling with Board Dilemmas:
A Good Board That Won’t Fundraise

In this installment of our “Wrestling with Board Dilemmas” series, we invite you to explore how to engage a board in fundraising. Share and read this fictional exercise, complete the worksheet, compare your responses to those provided by other nonprofit leaders, and discuss.

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9 Characteristics of a Mission Statement

Every nonprofit has a mission statement, but not all of them inspire involvement and keep board and staff members motivated. Here are nine characteristics of compelling mission statements.

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Ten Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs

If you are new to foundation leadership, you may not know what is expected of a board chair. This resource is designed to increase your understanding of the role by presenting a brief introduction to nonprofit governance and foundation leadership.

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The Leading with Intent Survey Remains Open!

Attention: All CEOs and board chairs. The sector’s most authoritative and comprehensive study on the structure and workings of nonprofit boards starts with you. Please participate in the 10th edition of this crucial research. All participants receive a free book.

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Upcoming-Webinars

Bringing Leaders Together: A Retreat for Nonprofit Executives 
October 28-30 | St. Petersburg, FL
Meet and connect with other nonprofit CEOs from throughout the country and sector to discuss the unique challenges of the chief executive role and what it takes to strengthen the leadership partnership between you and your board.

2020 BoardSource Leadership Forum
May 7-8, 2020 | St. Louis, MO
The BoardSource Leadership Forum is where nonprofit leaders come to learn, grow, and get inspired. Join more than 1,000 nonprofit professionals for two days to discuss the newest thinking and best practices in nonprofit governance and leadership.

BoardSource   750 9th St. NW  Suite 650  Washington,  DC   20001   US