by Tom Okarma | Aug 18, 2014 | Blog, Board Development, Governance
Who owns your nonprofit? Do you really have as much operational latitude as you think you do? Have you or your board ever stopped to ask yourself these questions? In business, a board of directors is elected to represent the enterprise owner so shouldn’t the same...
by Tom Okarma | Mar 18, 2014 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
If you’ve struggled to increase board meeting attendance, raise the energy level in your meetings, develop a clearer focus on your mission, or instill a fiery passion back into your boardroom, I have an answer. It is quite simple, costs nothing, and you can do it at...
by Tom Okarma | Nov 2, 2013 | Board Development, Leadership
Time to set the tone for the new year. Your budget and goals may be set, but how about your board? Unless you want the board to simply roll into 2014 and repeat its (good, or average, or poor) performance from 2013 you’ll need to do something to “up their...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 24, 2013 | Board Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Are your board meetings getting a bit routine and boring, especially as you negotiate through next year’s goals and budget? Do you wonder if you are getting full and complete feedback and “best possible” thinking from your board of directors?...
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...
