The start of a new calendar year is on the horizon, and many nonprofits take this opportunity to revisit employee handbooks, making updates as needed. But while some nonprofit boards might want to be involved in this process, their role should be minimal, experts say.
For many nonprofit CEOs and executive directors, building a solid working relationship with a board chair can be a daunting challenge. Data show that board chairs don't stay in that position for long—often, just a year or two—so it's critical for these two individuals to establish a rapport and learn quickly to work together to help the organization pursue its mission in an efficient and effective manner.
There's been plenty of discussion about the need to invest in digital technologies to gain efficiencies on nonprofit operations. But many organizations don't necessarily see the value these investments hold for them, especially if their programming doesn't rely much on information technology.
In an effort to help involve more young people in their organizations and cultivate them for future leadership positions, some nonprofits are turning to junior boards—also known as associate boards—that get these younger supporters in the group's leadership pipeline.
If your nonprofit has not developed a formal board agreement that all new and existing board members must sign, you're missing out on an easy way to bolster effective governance in your organization, experts say.
Nonprofit resources website Charityhowto.com will host a webinar titled Get Ready for “Thankuary”: How to Thank Donors So They Really Feel Thanked: Donor Love Techniques that Work on Dec. 3 at 3:00 PM ET.
Its natural—and common—for nonprofit boards to confront conflict in their ranks. Whether it's disputes between board members, boards and staff, or the executive director and board chair, these situations should be expected, and addressed by policies and procedures that the board and organizational founders put in place from the get-go, according to Jeremy Barlow of board management consultancy BoardEffect.
For established nonprofits with seasoned board members, the question of how much those board members should personally contribute to the organization may be old hat. Most such nonprofits have policies in their board handbooks that spell out expectations on this front. And for many, the question comes down to what each board member is capable of, while still reflecting their serious commitment to the group, and encompassing a variety of types of contributions that might extend beyond cash gifts.
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