Category: Board Development

3 Signs of a High-Achieving Board

We all know how crucial a successful board is to a thriving organization. But many nonprofit boards struggle with a lack of engagement, communication issues, or not achieving their fundraising goals. Luckily, it’s a new year, which is a great time to set new expectations, plan more training and social opportunities, and breathe some new life into your board.

Jamie Klobuchar
January 24, 2023

4 Ways to Help Your Board Be Better Ambassadors for Your Organization

We ask a lot of our board members, and we can’t expect them to succeed without the proper tools. One way to support their success is to focus on how board members can support your work in addition to donating—building relationships, opening doors, stewarding your current donors. 

Renee Davis
June 25, 2022

4 Ways to Prioritize Board Education Year-Round

Lisa Tylke
February 8, 2022

It's Time to Ask Your Board for a Gift

Lisa Tarshis
March 9, 2021

Help Your Board Members Help You

Lisa Tarshis
November 11, 2020

What's Next for Boards?

Amy Schiffman and Judy Gadiel
July 1, 2020

Three Things We Can Do Right Now To Be Better Board Members

So, what best practices can we employ as the board works to keep the nonprofit afloat during a global pandemic?

Amy Schiffman
April 28, 2020

Leveraging Lay Leadership

Amy Schiffman
September 10, 2019

The Board Give or Get Quandary

Amy Schiffman
August 31, 2017

Onboarding Your New Board Members

Amy Schiffman
August 24, 2017

Four Easy Steps to Committee Member Recruitment

Amy Schiffman
August 17, 2017

Committee Goals and Work Plans – Do I Really Need Them?

Amy Schiffman
August 10, 2017