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In this issue:

  • Board Size: Finding the Sweet Spot
  • What Makes a Good Board Member?
  • Board Chair Prep
  • Capital Campaigns: The Board’s Role (members only)

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Board Size: Finding the Sweet Spot

Is there a sweet spot for your board’s size? Yes, there very likely is, but there is no "gold standard" — it differs for each board. This topic paper can help you decide what your perfect number is.

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What Makes a Good Board Member?

While all effective board members understand and meet their basic responsibilities, truly exceptional board members do more. This resource outlines six characteristics of good board members, as well as highlights important behaviors to avoid.

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Board Chair Prep

Are you about to become your organization’s board chair? Here are eight things you need to do now to prepare for this key role.

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Capital Campaigns: The Board’s Role

While some aspects of conducting a capital campaign may seem obvious, this resource highlights the importance of a feasibility study and questions to consider when evaluating the study, followed by important information boards need to consider and reflect upon.

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