by Tom Okarma | Jul 23, 2011 | Blog, Leadership
Now that we are past June 30, it’s a good time to take a look under the hood. How are things going in your organization so far? It’s not too late to make critical adjustments to get back on track if results and performance are falling short of expectations. Revenue...
by Tom Okarma | Jun 22, 2011 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning
I came across a very good book about executive searches for nonprofits recently. It is loaded with suggestions and observiation based on real life experience. The Perfect Search by Tommy Thomas could be a terrific resource for you if your nonprofit is about to launch...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 30, 2011 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
In a previous work life I had the privilege of getting to know and learn from a world class consultant-Dr. Ram Charan. His specialty is leadership and strategy and he consults with many of the most recognized companies in the United States. He has written many books...
by Tom Okarma | Aug 2, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
I’ve been thinking about nonprofit boards of directors lately. What does your board development committee look for in a board candidate? What is the ideal composition of a board? I mean, what skill-sets or experiences should your board members “bring to...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 27, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
How active is your board? Do you have any directors you have to carry from time to time? What should you do about absentee directors? We have a terrific board serving our nonprofit. It is comprised of individuals who are emotionally, financially, and actively invested...