Nonprofit Financials & When to End a Program
Ending a community program is never easy. Considering the amount of time, energy and money that goes into planning, then launching and managing these initiatives, the decision to end a […]
Nonprofit Budgeting Best Practices
Nonprofit budgeting isn’t the most eye-catching topic. Many of us were raised to avoid conversations around money, and we’ve carried that logic into the professional world. Because in the nonprofit […]
How to Recruit Board Members
Recruiting Board Members in the Nonprofit Sector Acquisition takes more time, energy and money than retention. Whether the acquisition is for customers, donors, or board members, this is a fact […]
Board Member Fade Can Be Avoided
What is “new board member fade”? Have you ever experienced this scenario- you recruit a new board member and are really excited about them and what they will bring to […]
Strategic Board Recruitment: Why having a pulse just doesn’t cut it anymore as a board member.
Spoiler alert: A high-functioning board of directors is not only essential to meeting legal requirements; it’s also critical in helping your nonprofit achieve its goals and mission. The effectiveness of […]
Building Scaffolding for your Freedom
You can often catch me saying “Hope is not a strategy” and “structure gives you freedom” What do these KariCatchPhrases actually mean? It means that when you do the hard […]
You CAN recruit board members for a high-performing board! PART 2
Having the right board members with the right skill set helps your nonprofit achieve its strategic goals. Before throwing out names, think about what your organization needs, your short term […]
You CAN recruit board members for a high-performing board! PART 1
“If all nonprofit boards focused on the mission, did not allow individual agendas and personalities to overwhelm the collective needs of the organization, and worked in partnership to define the […]
NONPROFIT BOARDS AND SELF-EVALUATIONS
I have a pop quiz for you today. Surprise! What the heck is the purpose of a board self-assessment? A: To ensure that boards are fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. […]
4 MYTHS ABOUT YOUR BOARD RETREAT
Time to plan your next board retreat! To help you along, I’m going to tell you what a board retreat isn’t and dispel some of the myths about this oft-misunderstood […]
