by Mary Sumners | Mar 9, 2026 | Board, Industry Trends, News & Articles
When a nonprofit is experiencing a crisis, fingers start pointing immediately – and they almost always point toward the boardroom. How many times have we heard: “Where was the board?” or “How could they let this happen?” Communities...
by Mary Sumners | Jun 3, 2025 | Board
The purpose of a board self-assessment is to create and maintain a healthy and engaged board by assessing members’ perceptions and status of their service as well as the full board’s effectiveness in governing the organization. More specifically, the assessment should...
by Andy DeBraber | May 6, 2025 | Board, News & Articles
An effective nonprofit board keeps its organization’s mission moving forward—and that means staying fresh and energized. Welcoming new board members while saying goodbye to others is a natural and essential part of that process. It brings new ideas, perspectives, and...
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 | 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...
