by Tom Okarma | Jun 7, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
The Hardest Question Every Executive Director Must Answer At some level, every executive director’s job is similar to other directors in the community. Each leads the organization, raises funds, recruits, ensures clients are being served well, all while serving as the...
by Tom Okarma | May 31, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Featured, Leadership, Productivity
Guard Your Calendar Wisely Your role as an executive director is much more than a 9-5 job. You may have breakfast meetings, dinner meetings and late evening meetings. Sometimes, your Saturdays turn into full work days, too. During the day you are meeting with donors,...
by Tom Okarma | May 3, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Governance, Leadership
Get Your Board On The Right Track I have found many nonprofit boards are just a few steps away from seeing high impact results. With a few adjustments, these organizations are capable of delivering transformational change to those they are trying to help. They have...
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 | Apr 12, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership
You’ve Got New Board Members, Now What? New non profit board members are often confused, uncertain, and unclear on exactly what their responsibilities are once they are on the board. They are eager to help, but recognize they may not have historical or...
