There are a lot of suggestions about how to keep board members and board meetings fresh. I read this article by Rick Moyers from the Chronicle of Philanthropy about “how to stop the board time warp.” I think the suggestions he gives below are good enough to pass on. Create an annual work plan for the board. The [...]
I search the web daily for interesting content that is relevant to the nonprofit sector. As you know, my blog is meant to serve as a resource, capturing some of the most useful content and leaving the rest to languish on the web. I go through it so you don’t have to and try to [...]
I recently watched an interesting segment on CNBC . Chuck Akre who has been a successful fund manager said that investing in a company with a terrific leader may be more important than having a great business model. (Of course, I would argue that a terrific leader would also have a great business model or business [...]
I found an interesting article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review on the topic of leadership. Shout-out to my friend Scott for passing it on to me via the San Antonio Nonprofit Council. I recommend you read this article. Here is the money quote that is going to make you WANT to read this article: [...]
Last week I had the pleasure of conducting a workshop for nonprofit executives in my community. The workshop focused on Executive Evaluations, Compensation and Development. As a chief executive, you have to drive your board to help fulfill the mission of the organization. You also have to drive the board to ensure that you [...]
