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In this issue:

  • NEW BLOG: Owning My Whiteness
  • How to Conduct a CEO Performance Assessment in 10 Steps
  • Consensus Decision Making: A Success Story (members only)
  • Are Your Committees Working Well? (members only)
  • BLF2020 Call for Sessions Information 
  • The Big BoardSource Booksale Details
  • Upcoming Training & Webinars   

Don't forget to visit our library filled with all of our downloadable resources.

 

New Blog: Owning My Whiteness

In this powerful blog, BoardSource board member Kevin Walker looks back on an experience with law enforcement and reflects on his own "whiteness" and the privilege that comes with it.  

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How to Conduct a CEO Performance Assessment in 10 Steps

All boards should conduct annual written performance evaluations of the chief executive.  Here’s some advice on how to navigate the process.

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Consensus Decision Making: A Success Story

Boards follow various processes when making decisions. OPAL Community Land Trust makes every decision by consensus. In this resource, Lisa Byers, executive director, provides guidance on how to implement consensus decision making.

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Are Your Board Committees Working Well?

No board’s committee structure should be set in stone. Use this resource to help start a conversation among your board members about your board’s current structure and whether it’s time for a change.

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BLF2020 Call for Sessions is open through August 16

The 2020 BoardSource Leadership Forum promises to be a fantastic conference packed with the very best and most innovative thinking in nonprofit board leadership. We are now accepting applications for sessions, so if you want to be a part of the action and present a session, be sure to get in your application before the deadline!

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The Big BoardSource Book Sale ends July 31

Have your eye on a BoardSource book but are reluctant to pull the trigger? Now is the time! Some of the nonprofit sector’s most respected books on board leadership are now 50% off!

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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.

 

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