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

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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 […]

Building Scaffolding for your Freedom

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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 […]

NONPROFIT BOARDS AND SELF-EVALUATIONS

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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

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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 […]

Plan a Kick-Ass Board Retreat

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During my consulting career, I’ve heard the following phrases too many times to count: “We don’t need a board retreat this year – everything’s on track.” “Our nonprofit doesn’t have […]