by Tom Okarma | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
What should the role of your board of directors be, post Covid? As the Covid crisis begins to ebb, it’s likely time for your nonprofit board’s role to shift as well. Board of directors responsibilities should switch from survival mode, day-to-day focus,...
by Tom Okarma | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Uncategorized
Why are some nonprofit agencies so successful, how do they run so smoothly, and how does the board and staff work so well together? It begins with mutual appreciation and respect for one another, as well as excellent communication within the agency. In addition, the...
by Tom Okarma | Mar 19, 2019 | Governance, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why some nonprofit agencies are so successful, why they run so smoothly, or why the board and staff members work so well together? It could be due to everyone liking and respecting each other. It could also be due to everyone having a lot of...
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...
by Tom Okarma | Apr 26, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
How Should You Lead Your Board Of Directors? After serving on several boards and consulting with many others, I have seen common problems or decisions made by leadership that resurface again and again. These issues hold boards back from giving their best effort and...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Leading Nonprofit Board Members Is Not Always Easy Sooner or later, every nonprofit leader has a problem with a board member. How this issue is dealt with separates the successful leaders from the rest of the pack. You may find certain nonprofit board members are...
