by Tom Okarma | Oct 3, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
With the end of the calendar/fiscal year approaching, many nonprofit boards will be undergoing important change. New directors are coming and term-expired directors will be leaving. Thank you to both groups for your service. Change is never easy but it is necessary...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 26, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
On a trip out west recently I visited a nonprofit organization that just blew me away. I have written in the past about the importance of strategic alignment and impact in the past and this organization has it all–and then some. I thought I’d share some...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 16, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
I recently met with a board president and Executive Director wanting to rebuild their board, generate new “buzz” around their brand, and increase the number of strategic partners. They had been operating “very thin”, of late. The agency needs a...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 7, 2013 | Blog, Leadership, Strategic Planning
With Fall just about upon us, thoughts naturally turn toward planning for 2014, year end board meetings, and next year’s budget. In other words, a lot of deep thinking on some important issues. Before you default into your normal year end mindset though, why...
by Tom Okarma | Aug 7, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
I talk to a lot of board members and board chairs in my travels and one complaint I hear quite often, is “We just don’t seem to get anything done. How can we make progress during our term in office?” I get this a lot! Sound like your board? Directors...
