Board

The nonprofit world continues to need volunteer board members who are diverse and are willing to step up and promote society.

Annual board meetings may seem like a drag until there is something the board can be excited about, like new a fundraising campaign.

The executive director of a multimillion-dollar organization reached out because she needed help with her board.

Poor attendance can really interrupt the flow of information on a volunteer nonprofit board of directors.

If you have excited and motivated board members, they will want to attend board meetings and participate in board meetings.

Your nonprofit board is vital to the success of your organization. If you struggle to meet budget, your board is not truly engaged.

If a substantial portion of a nonprofit’s income comes from philanthropy, it is essential that the board is engaged in fundraising.

What are some best practices to developing an effective board — and what role can technology play in this process?

We have been doing a lot of listening. Listening about what I feel is the most important role for a nonprofit: the board chair. 

Few folks are “born” to be the volunteer leadership of a nonprofit, never mind the leader of the volunteers who are governing.