When taking over as the board chair, whether you are a longtime board member or new to the organization and unfamiliar with the board, it helps to have discussions with several people inside and outside the organization.

The objective of board recruitment is to find willing, able, and committed board members.

When taking over as the board chair, whether you are a longtime board member or new to the organization and unfamiliar with the board, it helps to have discussions with several people inside and outside the organization.

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It is a constant challenge for nonprofits to find ideal board candidates willing to make the major time commitment it takes to be effective board members. Nearly half of chief executives find it very or somewhat difficult to recruit board members, accor

Members Only - How to accommodate constituents

Here are ten key financial questions nonprofit board members should ask

Members Only - Does the chief executive need a written employment agreement? Do employment laws apply to volunteers? What is the difference between "qualified" and "nonqualified" pension plans?....

Members Only - What do you measure? What drives the measurement need? Measuring process or outcomes? Is the info. critical? Can you attribute outcomes to your work?

A self-assessment allows a board to reflect on how well it is doing at meeting its responsibilities.