by Tom Okarma | Apr 2, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
Nonprofit leadership in the best of times is challenging… but leading in nonprofit crisis? This might seem almost impossible. We’ve survived a few weeks of what we thought would be the toughest… but it seems we’re not even close yet. So…...
by Tom Okarma | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
Last week, I shared some lessons learned while leading a company through Y2K. It was a rocky experience…Nothing like the virus threat we face today, but threatening in a different way, nonetheless. Leading a nonprofit through turbulence like this can be...
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 | Apr 19, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership
So You’re On The Board Of Directors, Now What? Congratulations! You’re officially a board member of an organization that addresses a cause you care about. Becoming a board member is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences of a lifetime. Consequently, you...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 15, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership, Productivity
Take Your Nonprofit Board Training To The Next Level New board members typically receive some level of orientation when they step into their role. A more experienced member or agency leader will tell them about their fiduciary responsibilities, the Duties of Care,...
