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Want a Better Board of Directors?

Want a Better Board of Directors?

by Tom Okarma | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership

Start with incredible board members.   Having a reliable board of directors is key to a well run agency, and I’m often asked what makes a high-value board member. This question usually comes from a board chair or CEO who has or anticipates having one or...
10 Ways to Deal With Difficult People in Your Nonprofit

10 Ways to Deal With Difficult People in Your Nonprofit

by Tom Okarma | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Featured, Leadership

On the surface, leading a nonprofit might look like a piece of cake. You assemble a group of people passionate about the mission, point them in the right direction and get out of their way. For the most part, there are no ego problems, no hidden agendas, and no one...
Better Board Meetings: 5 Questions to Better Engage Your Board Members

Better Board Meetings: 5 Questions to Better Engage Your Board Members

by Tom Okarma | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Featured

Who likes nonprofit board meetings? Please raise your hands… Board members often have a full-time job. They put in a long day, then skip dinner with the family so they can have cold pizza and room temperature soda, gathered around a conference table. You and...
The Kickoff: 20 Steps to a Better 1st Board Meeting

The Kickoff: 20 Steps to a Better 1st Board Meeting

by Tom Okarma | Jan 27, 2016 | Blog, Board Development, Featured, Leadership

How can you make the first board meeting of the year effective, engaging, and use it to set the stage for a great year? In a recent article we discussed expectations for your new board. If you missed that post, you can check it out here. It will set the stage for...

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