Today’s the day. You plan to ask a candidate whom you’ve vetted and wooed for months to serve on your board. You plan what to[…]
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Read MoreIn a recent article, I wrote about Boards Who Won’t Help Fundraise. This time, let’s talk about boards that do. What actions do board members[…]
Read MoreNonprofit leaders spend an inordinate amount of time trying to change boards that won’t fundraise. Will your board help you fundraise or are they a “never” board?
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