Giving Compass' Take:
- Board member and advisor Kristen Jaarda shares steps for nonprofits to improve their board effectiveness and productivity.
- How can you bring your best foot forward when serving on a board? What are common missteps for board members?
- Learn more about board leadership and governance.
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Your board casts the vision for the work and mission of your nonprofit organization. Nevertheless, the ideas and talents of nonprofit board members are sometimes underutilized, neglecting a potential catalyst for an organization’s success.
As a board member and advisor to numerous boards, I have seen that the effectiveness of a nonprofit board may be the greatest factor in whether an organization thrives. Here are five ideas for your nonprofit board to help your organization succeed in the current environment and the future.
- Interview your board members.
- Perform a risk assessment.
- Set attainable goals.
- Create a governance plan.
- Ask your board to fundraise!
Read the full article about nonprofit board effectiveness by Kristen Jaarda at Forbes.