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Suggestions for the Bored/Board

Published on October 26, 2010 By Beth Myers

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 [...]

The Often Dreaded NPO CEO Evaluation

Published on September 7, 2010 By Beth Myers

  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 [...]

5 Great Steps for Crisis Communications

Published on September 1, 2010 By Beth Myers

 Too many nonprofit organizations fail to craft a crisis communications plan.  For those that do, they often do not ensure that everyone in the organization is aware of the plan.  A crisis is scary.  I have been through one, and I assure you, that is not the time you want to craft a plan.  At [...]

Three Strikes and You are NOT Out – This Time

Published on July 27, 2010 By Beth Myers

The IRS announced yesterday that small nonprofit organizations that have not filed their 990 tax form for three consecutive years will be granted one-time relief.  They may keep their coveted tax-exempt status, provided they file now. “We are doing everything we can to help organizations comply with the law and keep their valuable tax exemption,” [...]