The Ideal Size of a Nonprofit Board Is ...
"I am not sure if she is still on our board," the CEO shared.
I was surprised, and my heart sank. He was talking about a good friend of mine and one of his largest donors.
"She may have rolled off on our advisory board," he added. I was biting my lip so as not to react.
It was the CEO of one of the area's most prominent nonprofits — one that had teetered on bankruptcy in the last year. Wow.
- Categories:
- Boards and Volunteers
Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.
