For nonprofits welcoming new board members as we enter 2026, experts say, the board member orientation process should still include some basic information on the technological requirements for attending virtual board meetings.
For nonprofits welcoming new board members as we enter 2026, experts say, the board member orientation process should still include some basic information on the technological requirements for attending virtual board meetings.
With the last month or so of the year looming, most nonprofit leaders and their staff are quite busy with the various last-minute tasks and responsibilities that come with the holiday season's fundraising campaigns. In this environment, experts say, it can help to take a beat and assess the current state of your development program and see how it is stacking up against your goals and objectives—while you still have time to make last-minute course corrections.
Nonprofit executive directors usually have a lot on their plates, and when under a time crunch, their communications and demeanor can come across in ways that can actually undermine their broader efforts, experts say.
With any luck, your nonprofit's board is well prepared for a change in leadership. But sometimes, a board chairperson steps down without notice, leaving a leadership vacuum and a lack of clear guidance on what to do.
Nonprofit leaders can help to keep their boards energized and mission-focused by giving them ample opportunities for meaningful involvement with the organization, according to Aly Sterling, founder of Aly Sterling Philanthropy.
In the business world, companies typically have plenty of resources to support evaluations of their governing boards to ensure effectiveness—a process that often entails hiring legal counsel or consultants with deep knowledge and experience in this area. But in the nonprofit sector, such resources are often harder to come by, leading many organizations' boards to conduct self-evaluations of their own performance, which, if not done properly, may not offer a clear picture of the board's effectiveness.
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