by Tom Okarma | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership, Productivity
Speed of the leader, speed of the team. No organization can succeed, let alone thrive, with weak or untrained leadership. The same holds true for nonprofit boards. One of the most prevalent problems I run into when I speak with executive directors or accept a new...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Leading Nonprofit Board Members Is Not Always Easy Sooner or later, every nonprofit leader has a problem with a board member. How this issue is dealt with separates the successful leaders from the rest of the pack. You may find certain nonprofit board members are...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 15, 2018 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership, Productivity
Take Your Nonprofit Board Training To The Next Level New board members typically receive some level of orientation when they step into their role. A more experienced member or agency leader will tell them about their fiduciary responsibilities, the Duties of Care,...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 8, 2018 | Board Development, Leadership
Why Serve On A Board? Many individuals and businesses miss a valuable opportunity for professional development. They also miss a great opportunity to give back and make their community a better place to live. I know this because I used to be one of these individuals....
by Tom Okarma | Jan 30, 2018 | Board Development, Leadership, Marketing
Who Should You Put On Your Board In 2018? Every organization is a reflection of its leaders. The more capable and committed any leadership team is, the more successful the nonprofit. Recruiting board members is a crucial step in cultivating a leadership team that...
by Tom Okarma | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog, Board Development, Fundraising
Effective fundraising and donor relationships are the lifeblood of a nonprofit. But many agencies tend to overlook one of the most critical — and yet often most effective — tools for improving fundraising for nonprofits — the board. It’s no secret that best practices...
