by Tom Okarma | Aug 2, 2011 | Blog, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
I recently agreed to serve as co-chair of our nonprofit’s search committee to replace the current president and founder. He will be retiring with the next year or so. He has a wealth of information, wisdom, relationships, and passion. Needless to say, replacing...
by Tom Okarma | Jun 22, 2011 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning
I came across a very good book about executive searches for nonprofits recently. It is loaded with suggestions and observiation based on real life experience. The Perfect Search by Tommy Thomas could be a terrific resource for you if your nonprofit is about to launch...
by Tom Okarma | Aug 2, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
I’ve been thinking about nonprofit boards of directors lately. What does your board development committee look for in a board candidate? What is the ideal composition of a board? I mean, what skill-sets or experiences should your board members “bring to...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 27, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
How active is your board? Do you have any directors you have to carry from time to time? What should you do about absentee directors? We have a terrific board serving our nonprofit. It is comprised of individuals who are emotionally, financially, and actively invested...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 27, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
How active is your board? Do you have any directors you have to carry from time to time? What should you do about absentee directors? We have a terrific board serving our nonprofit. It is comprised of individuals who are emotionally, financially, and actively invested...