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5 Reasons Why You Need a Board of Directors (Besides the Obvious)

5 Reasons Why You Need a Board of Directors (Besides the Obvious)

by Tom Okarma | Feb 27, 2019 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Uncategorized

More often than not, I can tell when an executive director is preparing for a board meeting. He or she is usually a little on edge and short on patience. The team may be a bit “amped up” with people running around creating reports, copying documents,...
Better Board Meetings: 5 Questions to Better Engage Your Board Members

Better Board Meetings: 5 Questions to Better Engage Your Board Members

by Tom Okarma | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Featured

Who likes nonprofit board meetings? Please raise your hands… Board members often have a full-time job. They put in a long day, then skip dinner with the family so they can have cold pizza and room temperature soda, gathered around a conference table. You and...
Nonprofit Board Management: 18 Reasons Your Board Is Failing

Nonprofit Board Management: 18 Reasons Your Board Is Failing

by Tom Okarma | May 3, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Governance, Leadership

Get Your Board On The Right Track I have found many nonprofit boards are just a few steps away from seeing high impact results. With a few adjustments, these organizations are capable of delivering transformational change to those they are trying to help. They have...
Becoming A Board Member: Stay Confident, Come Prepared

Becoming A Board Member: Stay Confident, Come Prepared

by Tom Okarma | Apr 19, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership

So You’re On The Board Of Directors, Now What? Congratulations! You’re officially a board member of an organization that addresses a cause you care about. Becoming a board member is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences of a lifetime. Consequently, you...
15 Things Non Profit Board Members Should Be Doing

15 Things Non Profit Board Members Should Be Doing

by Tom Okarma | Apr 12, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership

You’ve Got New Board Members, Now What? New non profit board members are often confused, uncertain, and unclear on exactly what their responsibilities are once they are on the board. They are eager to help, but recognize they may not have historical or...
Nonprofit Board Training: 23 Unwritten Rules Your Team Needs To Know

Nonprofit Board Training: 23 Unwritten Rules Your Team Needs To Know

by Tom Okarma | Feb 15, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership, Productivity

Take Your Nonprofit Board Training To The Next Level  New board members typically receive some level of orientation when they step into their role. A more experienced member or agency leader will tell them about their fiduciary responsibilities, the Duties of Care,...
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