Giving Compass' Take:

• Jack Kosakowski, writing for Forbes, discusses his experiences with nonprofit boards and offers three tips to make them stronger and more effective. 

• How can more nonprofit organizations connect with corporate professionals to gain expertise on improving boards?

• Here's an article discussing best routes to navigate towards better nonprofit boards. 

The strength of a nonprofit is linked to the strength of its board of directors. This may seem like conventional wisdom, but during my time in the nonprofit sector, I’ve seen many organizations struggle because their boards of directors are disengaged or not composed of the leaders needed to drive the mission forward.

To promote organizational success, it is imperative to find ways to ensure a nonprofit’s board of directors is as strong as it can be. Here are three tips for making that happen:

  1. Engage The Right People For The Job
  2. Promote Ownership
  3. Focus On The Big Picture

Read the full article about tips for building a better nonprofit board by Jack Kosakowski at Forbes