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...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 14, 2015 | Blog, Board Development
In 2013 alone there were more than 2.5 million nonprofit [501(c)(3)] started in the U.S. According to the SBA, nearly 50% of all businesses started — including nonprofit agencies — will fail within their first 5 years. It’s no secret nonprofit agencies work very hard...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog, Board Development
Effective fundraising and donor relationships are the lifeblood of a nonprofit. But many nonprofits tend to overlook one of the most critical — and yet often most effective — tools for improving fundraising — the board. It’s no secret that best practices of successful...