by Tom Okarma | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
Start with incredible board members. Having a reliable board of directors is key to a well run agency, and I’m often asked what makes a high-value board member. This question usually comes from a board chair or CEO who has or anticipates having one or...
by Tom Okarma | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Featured, Leadership
On the surface, leading a nonprofit might look like a piece of cake. You assemble a group of people passionate about the mission, point them in the right direction and get out of their way. For the most part, there are no ego problems, no hidden agendas, and no one...
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...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 27, 2016 | Blog, Board Development, Featured, Leadership
How can you make the first board meeting of the year effective, engaging, and use it to set the stage for a great year? In a recent article we discussed expectations for your new board. If you missed that post, you can check it out here. It will set the stage for...
