Board

Board chairs can often feel like it is just them running the show. Here are some approaches to make sure the board chair is supported.

Navigating the relationship between nonprofit boards and staff is challenging. Here are four tips in being an effective board member. 

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Many nonprofits face obstacles in getting board members to help with fundraising. Here are some ways board members can help.

If you have trouble getting board members excited about their fundraising role, make sure “philanthropy” is on every meeting agenda.

Here are three tips to produce a better outcome after rejecting a board member — for both the rejected candidate and the nonprofit.

As boards become more diverse, ensuring that members are fully and meaningfully welcomed, oriented and engaged should become a bigger priority for nonprofit boards, too. Here are seven common-sense suggestions to improve your board’s engagement and inclusion efforts.

Beyond providing generous financial support, board members can act as fundraising ambassadors. Offering board members a variety of ways to engage with fundraising sets everyone up for success. Here are five opportunities for board members to contribute to their nonprofits’ fundraising efforts.

Nonprofits of all sizes must have a quality board of directors to survive and thrive in 2023. The demands, expectations and complexities of operating a nonprofit rely on a host of involved stakeholders to ensure nonprofit success. Here's how to do it.

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.