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Join us for an insightful session where we explore the essential strategies for setting clear expectations and holding nonprofit board members accountable. Learn how to define roles, establish commitments, and create a culture of accountability that drives your organization forward. Whether you're a board member or an executive director, this conversation will equip you with practical tools to improve board performance, boost engagement, and ensure long-term success. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your nonprofit's governance and unlock your board's full potential!

Join us for an insightful session where we explore the essential strategies for setting clear expectations and holding nonprofit board members accountable. Learn how to define roles, establish commitments, and create a culture of accountability that drives your organization forward. Whether you're a board member or an executive director, this conversation will equip you with practical tools to improve board performance, boost engagement, and ensure long-term success. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your nonprofit's governance and unlock your board's full potential!

What does good Board engagement look like? This is a struggle for all of us, including me! I'll share what's worked for me in the coming weeks. What things are true? Nonprofit Executives are stressed about their Board of Directors. Board of Directors struggle to find the right tools to make the impact they hoped when they join a Board. Board Members often have significant untapped potential at your organization. It's difficult to manage 6+ people simultaneously, let alone manage UP to 6+ people. All Executive Directors want to be respectful to their Board Members, but it's hard to convey often more than 40 hours worth of work into a bi-weekly or monthly update at best. You may only have one meeting every quarter to engage, and then sub-committee meetings in between monthly if possible. These can become huge time commitments and stress for nonprofit leaders. If you're a Nonprofit Executive Director and this sounds familiar to you (like and share!), follow along as I share a 360 perspective and potential solutions for dealing with your challenges. 

Starting or scaling a nonprofit or small business? Don't miss our April Business Development workshop on strategic planning. Join other leaders for a session designed to help you increase impact, reach, and revenue.  Learn more at

How is your nonprofit board functioning? When is the last time you had a formal assessment? Great boards make organizations great. Maximizing your organization’s impact starts with a clear roadmap to facilitate board excellence. Assessing your board’s capacity and competence in the areas of governance practices, stewardship, membership & responsibilities, effectiveness, revenue generation, board structure, and overall executive management is vital to maximizing impact. One of my recent client's captured well the benefit of an assessment; "The assessment was an efficient and comprehensive approach that included a review of existing board documents, a comprehensive board survey, and 1 on 1 interviews with our board members. The final deliverable was a thorough executive summary with detailed actions plans tailored to our organization. We are now executing our path forward to act on the recommendations and take our board to the next level. " Ready to take your board to the next level of excellence? https://lnkd.in/gPZMqH6d

Unlocking Nonprofit Board Success: 6 Game-Changing Strategies 🔑 As a seasoned nonprofit professional, I've discovered that the right approach can transform good intentions into extraordinary impact. Here are six proven strategies to empower your volunteer board members: 1. 🎯 Precision Recruitment: Define your board's needs with laser focus. 2. 🔍 Transparency is Key: Show candidates how their service aligns with your mission's big picture. 3. 💼 Set Clear Expectations: Go beyond financials - outline participation requirements for meetings, events, and committees. 4. 📊 Foster Accountability: Implement regular board self-evaluations to drive continuous improvement. 5. 💰 Personal Giving Clarity: Set and communicate clear financial expectations for board members. Provide regular updates on their individual contributions to keep them informed and engaged. 6. ⏳ Term Limits Matter: Define clear board terms to ensure fresh perspectives and graceful exits. These strategies have revolutionized board effectiveness in my experience. But I'm curious: 👥 What's your secret sauce for nonprofit board success? Share your insights below and let's build stronger, more impactful organizations together! #NonprofitLeadership #BoardExcellence #CommunityImpact

As nonprofit leaders, it’s time to rethink how we define and share our growth stories. True impact might mean deepening relationships, increasing sustainability, or driving policy change—not just expanding your reach. Ready to tell a growth story that resonates with funders and stakeholders? Listen to the full episode for actionable strategies. 🎧

There are 6 core competencies of nonprofit chief executives, do know what they are? Understanding the responsibilities of your CEO helps establish expectations and hold them accountable. Learn more:

Spoiler Alert: you don’t have to be rich to have good ideas, hold leadership accountable, and provide quality oversight. Fundraising is important, but if the majority of your fundraising strategy is “the Board will float us,” you’ve got problems. Our Board Development services help organizations identify their governance needs, and work backwards to create infrastructure and recruit board members that truly serve the needs of your organization. 

In this live video, discover how to empower your nonprofit board and boost your organization’s impact through effective strategic planning. Learn actionable steps like board assessment, re-engagement, recruiting new members, and how to involve your board in shaping the organization's future. Whether you’re facing challenges in board alignment or simply want to take your nonprofit to the next level, this video provides key insights and tools to help you succeed. Tune in to learn how to create a roadmap for sustainable growth, unity, and commitment!