by Tom Okarma | Sep 16, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
I recently met with a board president and Executive Director wanting to rebuild their board, generate new “buzz” around their brand, and increase the number of strategic partners. They had been operating “very thin”, of late. The agency needs a...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
We are in a discussion of how to improve your nonprofit board’s impact and execution through four transformational practices. So far, we’ve discussed: Consistency: how a Board Policy Manual, a strategic plan, and thoughtful board make-up can build in...
by Tom Okarma | Jun 17, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Some might think it is easy for ministry boards to provide authentic leadership to their organizations. Consider: we all work for the same owner — God, we all share the same ultimate purpose — building God’s Kingdom here on earth for all eternity, and we...
by Tom Okarma | May 15, 2013 | Blog, Leadership
Most nonprofit leaders share many traits: passion for the mission, effective communication skills to “tell the story”, a cadre of devoted volunteers and leadership team, and an awareness of the need to always be looking for new ways to raise revenue. Well,...
by Tom Okarma | Dec 12, 2012 | Blog, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Leaders and Board Members: Starting to feel guilty you did not prepare or update a strategic plan for your orgnanization’s next 24-36 months? Even thought it is mid-December you still have time to develop a strategy and a plan. Its not rocket science and when...
