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Nonprofit Governance: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

Nonprofit Governance: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

by Tom Okarma | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Uncategorized

Why are some nonprofit agencies so successful, how do they run so smoothly, and how does the board and staff work so well together? It begins with mutual appreciation and respect for one another, as well as excellent communication within the agency. In addition, the...
Means and Ends: Who does What

Means and Ends: Who does What

by Tom Okarma | Sep 14, 2014 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership

One of the major causes of friction in the area of nonprofit leadership and poor nonprofit board performance, and a big reason why boards and CEO’s may part ways, is poor boundary setting between the board and the CEO. For most agencies, everyone understands...
My Recent Trip to the Twilight Zone!

My Recent Trip to the Twilight Zone!

by Tom Okarma | Dec 2, 2013 | Board Development, Governance, Leadership

There must have been a full moon out recently. I had back-to-back meetings two weeks ago with two different nonprofits and thoughtI had entered the Twilight Zone. At my first meeting, members of a nonprofit board were complaining about their CEO’s not doing what...
Every Director can Fundraise (Really!)

Every Director can Fundraise (Really!)

by Tom Okarma | Nov 7, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership

Probably the most frequent problem Executive Directors and Development Directors face are directors that do not help with fundraising. This complaint is always number 1 or 2 when I ask leaders about their most serious board problems. The other problem is directors who...
True Confessions in the Board Room

True Confessions in the Board Room

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?...
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