All board members should serve on a board committee, but determining where to place them is often more art than science. This resource, complete with worksheets for the five most popular committees, is designed to help.
Increasingly, nonprofits are turning to more flexible strategic frameworks to guide their board and staff instead of formal strategic plans. This infographic outlines this evolution and includes a description of different strategy and planning options, key qualities of strategic frameworks, and tips on how boards can monitor their progress towards organizational goals.
A strong board chair-chief executive partnership requires both individuals to fully understand their individual roles as well as overlapping responsibilities. This infographic outlines key leadership duties that factor into a strong relationship.
A culture that discourages dissent, degrades trust, or oppresses certain voices can lead to a board that makes poor decisions. A “culture of inquiry,” on the other hand, promotes thoughtful decision making, even when the decisions are tough ones. Examine your board’s culture by asking these 18 questions, covering topics such as conversations at board meetings, relationships between board members, and decision-making processes.
Tuesday, April 2 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT To celebrate the release of our new book, Chief Executive Transitions, its author, Don Tebbe, will be taking over the BoardSource Twitter account to answer your questions. Submit your questions using the hashtag #TebbeTakeover before or during the time slot and be a part of the conversation!
