The Cardinal Sin of Nonprofit Boards

The Cardinal Sin of Nonprofit Boards

In the nonprofit boardroom, this one thing is considered a cardinal sin, and unfortunately, it’s one that happens all too often. Any guesses on what it might be? If your mind is like mine, you probably went straight to worst case scenario—having an affair with your...
Scary Stories from the Boardroom – Pt. 3

Scary Stories from the Boardroom – Pt. 3

“I should have been alarmed when the board started to go into frequent executive sessions. They didn’t even know what that term meant a year ago.” This horror story is one that is all too frequent. It starts with a board member who holds quite a bit of weight on the...
Is Your Board Looking in the Mirror?

Is Your Board Looking in the Mirror?

Part 1 of a 3-part Series… When was the last time your board reflected on its own performance? For many of you, this answer may likely be “never” or “not in a while.” You’re not alone. Nonprofit boards are often the first to hold staff teams accountable for...