Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. And this is a problem. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. It’s surprising. And concerning. Unfortunately, there’s no “Board School”
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Continue readingOne of the most important ways your Board can help your nonprofit is by helping you raise money, especially connecting you to potential resources and engaging in the work of major giving. But, if you’re like most, when you ask Board members for prospect names or to help you ask people for money, they’re suddenly
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Continue readingWhen you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? How do you feel? I’m willing to bet I know the answer. In one word, “UGH.” If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I
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Continue readingAsk any nonprofit leader what their biggest challenge is, and you’ll hear an overwhelming majority of them tell you that filling their empty Board positions is a source of stress and angst. They would love to find amazing new Board members who will contribute both their time and talent to help lead the nonprofit.
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Continue readingIf you’ve been in the nonprofit sector for at least a couple of years, then you understand many board members don’t like to raise money. But, while it might make things challenging, it is understandable. In other words, most people don’t feel comfortable asking friends, colleagues, and family for money. And, this remains true
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Continue readingIf there’s one thing that can drag down a small nonprofit, it’s a broken Board, especially when it’s your nonprofit’s first Board of Directors. Maybe you’ve been there – busting your can to grow your small nonprofit and you’ve got Board members who don’t show up, don’t want to lift a finger to help,
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Continue readingEvery nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand what exactly the Board’s job is. It’s surprising how many Board members themselves are confused about their role. Some Executive Directors are a little unsure what their Board should be doing, but they’re pretty sure it’s more than what they’re doing now!
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Continue reading“How can I get my nonprofit Board members to give?” I bet you’ve asked this question yourself. As well you should. Your Board should be giving. It’s part of their job. As leaders of your organization, they should be the FIRST ones to make a donation. Yet some don’t. Why is that? Why don’t
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Continue readingBuilding your first nonprofit Board is both fun and challenging. It’s a huge opportunity to pull in people who can help you launch your dream and fulfill your nonprofit’s purpose. For some people, it’s the first time they ask for help, which can be a bit unnerving and make the process challenging. The big
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Continue readingOne of the biggest complaints I hear from Executive Directors and Development folks is that they wish their Board would help with fundraising. It’s their job, right? A nonprofit Board is supposed to “ensure adequate resources” for the organization. And it’s not like they want their Board members to make million-dollar Asks. They30
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