You’ve just become a board member for a nonprofit—congratulations. Indeed, for many nonprofit directors, their position is not just a role, it is a passion for making a difference. One can hardly ...

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“Frustration with boards is so chronic and widespread that board and troubled board have become almost interchangeable,” write the authors. But why are boards so ineffective, and how can they be fixed ...

Effective board management is crucial to ensuring a nonprofit’s success. On Thursday, October 24, the Leadership Center of Arlington is offering its On Board program, a one-day training for current ...

Unrealistic expectations for volunteer nonprofit board members may contribute to unhealthy situations where potentially helpful board members are discouraged from joining boards or continuing to serve ...

MVNPC's Core Excellence Workshop Series is a multi-session program designed to address the five critical components needed for professional management of a not-for-profit for new and seasoned ...

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The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Erin Fuller Serving on a ...

Perhaps a friend or business colleague has just contacted you to ask you to join a nonprofit board. You feel honored and excited to receive the invitation, and you have heard of this organization and ...

When nonprofit organizations are in the news headlines for the wrong reasons, it can weigh heavily on a community, board members, staff and donors. The United Way of Staunton, Augusta County and ...