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 | Jan 1, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
Have you ever considered conducting a 360° review on yourself? Do you know what they are? I was somewhat reluctant to go through one, but wow, what a useful experience! I wish I had done it earlier in my leadership career. A 360° review provides you (and you alone)...