Strategies for Board Recruitment
Lately we’ve been hearing from nonprofit CEO/Executive Directors that board recruitment is getting more difficult, especially when targeting individuals representing the population they served.
IS YOUR BOARD, BORED?
Let’s face it, sometimes nonprofit board members are simply bored. It is not unusual for boards to feel disengaged or uninspired. It’s also not uncommon for board members to focus on the negative, or dwell on the problems facing the organization.
HOW HIGH-FUNCTIONING BOARDS HELP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Let’s face it, sometimes nonprofit board members are simply bored. It is not unusual for boards to feel disengaged or uninspired. It’s also not uncommon for board members to focus on the negative, or dwell on the problems facing the organization.
DIVING INTO DATA: WHY NONPROFIT BOARDS NEED DATA
Talking about data often freaks people out, and fills others with the desire to take a nap. Unfortunately (or fortunately), outcomes data, performance data, financial data, and fundraising/budgeting data are all SUPER relevant to the role of the board of directors.