by Andy DeBraber | Apr 1, 2025 | Board, Industry Trends, News & Articles
The Board of Directors plays a crucial role in the success of any nonprofit organization. A board with diverse skill sets, a productive committee structure, and adherence to term limits will best serve the organization in the long run. Two key factors that help...
by Laura Kruisenga | Feb 28, 2025 | Board, Events, News & Articles
There are a variety of ways for board members to support fundraising events. Not everyone will be able to fill the same role, but everyone can and should contribute to the success of the event! Read more about the four key roles board members can play –...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Feb 25, 2022 | Board, Annual Giving, News & Articles
The board is often the most critical piece in moving any nonprofit forward. We often hear from staff: “our board doesn’t do anything!” while on the other hand, we often hear from board members: “I don’t know what they want!” The various skillsets and perspectives that...
by Mary Sumners | Apr 23, 2021 | Board, Annual Giving, News & Articles
Connecting your volunteers to your organizational needs and goals is important work; volunteers, including the board, are a key to significantly increasing your fundraising outcomes. However, keeping your volunteers engaged and feeling like they are making a...
by Mary Sumners | Nov 20, 2019 | Board, Roundtable, News & Articles
The broader purpose of a board self-assessment is to create and maintain a healthy board by assessing members’ perceptions and status of their servitude. More specifically, the assessment should ensure non-profit compliance, evaluate best practices, identify where...
