by Kari Anderson | Jul 20, 2021 | Board Topics, Finances, Fundraising, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Succession Planning, Uncategorized
If you’re on a nonprofit board, you may have been sitting at the table when an Executive Director resigned (or left under other circumstances). Did your mouth go dry? Were you thinking of things that no one but the Executive Director knew? Did you wonder if the... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jul 2, 2021 | Board Retreat, Board Topics, Coaching Content, Evaluations, Finances, Fundraising, Leadership, legal, Organizational Planning, Policies, Recordkeeping, Staff topics, Succession Planning
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 homework and planning, you’ll be ready to respond quickly and easily. If you have an employee... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | May 22, 2019 | Board Topics, Evaluations, Succession Planning
Why Board Evaluation? “A strong, vibrant board of directors is a clear indicator of a healthy organization. Yet even the best organizations need a periodic check-up to ensure that they cannot just survive but will really thrive in today’s environment. To check your... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Mar 7, 2018 | Succession Planning
An effective succession plan makes the transition from one Executive Director to the next smoother for everyone involved. Board members must be ready to act when an executive director leaves—whether it is planned or sudden. All Board members should have a copy of the... Read more...
