by Tom Okarma | Oct 5, 2012 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Paraphrasing an old joke- QUESTION: Know how to get a few good directors” ANSWER: Start with a lot of good directors. A couple of nonprofit boards I am somewhat familiar with are in the process of losing some good directors by their own personal choice, not due...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 19, 2012 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Successful leaders are always looking for ways to increase their effectiveness and the impact of their organizations. So whether you are running a small or start up organization or if your firm had a tough 2012, now is the time to reboot and set yourself up for...
by Tom Okarma | Aug 23, 2012 | Blog, Board Development, Governance
Most nonprofit organizations run pretty well. I say pretty well meaning they are in the range of 5-6, with 10 being high. While they can always do some things better they are effectively serving their clients and working toward their vision. The ones I see that have...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 21, 2012 | Board Development, Governance, Leadership
I’ve been reading a lot about the recruitment of new nonprofit directors lately. It can be a controversial issue and unless your Board Governance Documents cover the process, it can lead to anything from hurt feelings to animosity. ED’s and board...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 11, 2012 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
What would be the ideal composition of your board? What skill sets should you have represented by board members that you can therefore leverage to your organization’s advantage? What does your board development committee look for in a board candidate? I’m currently...
