August 20, 2023
Why Does Your Nonprofit Board Micromanage? Is it You?

Recently, as I waited with a nonprofit CEO of a social service agency for board members to join a virtual meeting, we quickly dove into[…]

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July 27, 2023
When Your Board Members Volunteer: How to Manage the Role Confusion

When your board members volunteer, it’s mostly good news, but it can also be bad news. If you’re not careful, role confusion will result. Watch[…]

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July 1, 2023
Stop Letting Your Strategic Plan Collect Dust: 4 Steps to Make It Work

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit that proudly showed me its strategic plan. It was filled with engaging pictures, stunning graphics, and charts.[…]

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June 25, 2023
Quiz: Is Your Board Micromanaging? Find Out Now!

Effective governance is crucial for the success of any nonprofit. However, when a board begins to regularly micromanage, it can hinder the work of the[…]

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June 24, 2023
How to Manage Toxic Board Members

Are They a Jerk? Or Do They Have a Point? He was problematic. After working with hundreds of boards over two decades, he stands out.[…]

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May 25, 2023
5 “Easy” Steps to Get Your Nonprofit Board to Yes

Whether it’s a raise, strategic planning, or just changing how you’ve always done things, sometimes you need your board to align with you and your[…]

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May 24, 2023
3 Breakthrough Questions to Ask in Rocky Board Meetings

Is your board stuck? Circling? Confused? Probably–if your nonprofit board has grappled with the same topic for what seems like forever. You’d like them to[…]

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April 27, 2023
5 Warning Signs Your Nonprofit Board Needs An Expert

If you’re like the intelligent nonprofit CEOs I work with, you work closely with your board to share the load and upgrade your organization. But[…]

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April 27, 2023
How to Stop Your Board’s Fixation on the Wrong People

Too many CEOs lose sleep when their nonprofits get stuck. One common cause for getting bogged down is too much focus on the wrong people.[…]

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April 12, 2023
Better Boards: The Magic of Ending Meetings with Peer Shoutouts

Most board meeting end “with a whimper.”* If you would like to end your meeting with a wow, instead of a whimper, ask everyone to[…]

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