Some of my board members went to a governance workshop and came back saying a succession plan was urgent, in case I got hit by a bus. I have a good administrator who acts for me during vacation, but frankly,...
"The board provides strategic direction. In many ways, the board functions as a particular kind of eyes and ears for the organization. They bring their passion and involvement in other organizations and causes - whether as staff, volunteers, activists, members...
How can I get my board more involved in fundraising? This is an excellent question that I'm frequently asked by staff members. One of the main reasons I encourage you to share these monthly articles with your board is because...
You are accountable. In the wake of a global economic meltdown attributed to financial greed and irresponsibility, regulators worldwide are focusing on accountability as the means to cleaning up the mess, and preventing it from recurring. Board members of all...
This is the second in a series of articles focusing on key steps in building a solid organization. Click here to view the first article, which suggests how to create the plans for the organization. This article focuses on what...
Is it appropriate for the board of directors to get rid of the president without coming to the members first? We held an annual general meeting to dissolve that board, and as a result the bank will not recognize the...
The Lion Emblem shows a two-headed lion, which symbolizes the activities of the Lions throughout the world; one is looking in the direction of all past achievements, while the other is looking at all future endeavors (West Mifflin Lions Club...
Paulette Vinette, CAE and Jack Shand, CAE collaborated on an original research project in 2008 to identify what board members want from their not-for-profit organizations. This article summarizes their findings, which were presented at the Canadian Society of Association Executives...
The two main types of board conflicts Board conflicts are among the most challenging conflicts a nonprofit executive faces. They generally come in two forms - conflicts among board members and conflicts between the board and professional management of the...
Ever wondered what it would be like to go from being an armchair executive to the role of executive director or CEO of a major (or minor) organization for a limited time? Does having the power to decide on the...
