IS YOUR BOARD, BORED?

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.

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HOW HIGH-FUNCTIONING BOARDS HELP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

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.

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DIVING INTO DATA: WHY NONPROFIT BOARDS NEED DATA

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.

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IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL WELLNESS FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS
Self Care, Empowerment, Inspiration, Boards, Nonprofits Amanda Kearney-Smith Self Care, Empowerment, Inspiration, Boards, Nonprofits Amanda Kearney-Smith

IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL WELLNESS FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS

It seems like everywhere you go people are talking about mental health - maybe not by that term - more likely, stress, anxiety, burnout, isolation - which are used to characterize what can be a more serious issue. But stigma keeps getting in the way of talking about the REAL issues.

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