Handling conflicts of interest on your nonprofit board
Nonprofit board members have a duty to ensure that they are free from conflicts or potential conflicts. But surprisingly, many boards are unprepared when a conflict situation surfaces, even when
A step-by-step guide to raising the board recruitment bar
This article was previously published by the Pinpoint Governance Group and is reprinted with permission. I had the privilege to speak at a roundtable session hosted by Tourism London at
Tips for engaging your nonprofit board
This article was originally published on the Pinpoint Governance Group’s blog, and is reprinted with permission. I have been extra busy this year helping nonprofit boards and organizations across the country!
7 musts for effective board succession planning
As a governance consultant, I’ve come to realize that most non-profits don’t have a written board succession plan in place. Many also often don’t have term limits or limits on
Tips for creating an effective Committee Terms of Reference
How is your board doing? I bet I know the answer for most: they are over-extended, tired and burnt out. This past year, boards have been reliant on committees more
Six tips for successful executive director performance reviews
Let’s be honest: most people are not big fans of the annual performance review process – regardless of what side you are on. Managers typically see them as an inconvenience
