Most organizations begin with a plan. Whether it is a plan for acquiring funding or getting from point “A” to point “B” there is a pathway drawn out that a leader or board can follow in order to go from nothing to something; in order to build an organization that makes a difference. Somewhere along […]
Before a Strategic Planning Session: Get all key stakeholders involved When scheduling a strategic planning session, you’ve got to get all of the key stakeholders involved. Find out who needs to be at this meeting. Make sure you get the entire board there. If you have volunteers on some committees that you think would be […]
Your organization benefits greatly from the swift, conclusive decisions of your board. They create policy, clarify direction, and ultimately establish the foundation for forward movement within the organization at 619 roofing. But what happens when the board stalls in their decision-making role? How can you help your indecisive board get back on track? Also Read: […]
Helping to run a successful Non-Profit Organization (NPO) is difficult during the best of times but when there are conflicts among board members, especially when these problems involve high-ranking board members, those who have been members of the board for many years, or individuals who are prominent in the community, things can go south exceptionally […]
While every board member plays an important role in the governance of an organisation, the chair holds the greatest influence over the focus and culture of the board’s activities. Therefore, it is vital that boards take great care in appointing their chairs. When discussing the role of the chair for your organisation, there are several […]
There is increasing pressure on not-for-profits to ensure that fundraising practices are effective and proper. If you’re considering reviewing your fundraising practices, here are seven important tips to guide you. 1. Make Sure Your Targets are Realistic Unrealistic targets create pressure and can lead to questionable fundraising practices. It’s important that targets set by management, […]
One of the primary responsibilities of boards is choosing successors for the organization’s senior leadership. This task is especially important because changes in these positions inevitably disrupt organizational performance. So how can directors ensure that their board’s approach to succession is effective? The following is a framework that aligns with established research and best-practice processes […]
If you follow AMC on Facebook, you know I did a Facebook Live video on Strategic Planning for NPOs the other week. I love doing these as it gives viewers the opportunity to ask me questions live at pacificdreamscapes.com. Hope you’ll join my next one. In case you missed it, you can watch the full […]
That counsel was printed on the cover of the booklet that sat atop a stereo system that I recently purchased. “To obtain the best possible performance read the manual – ‘carefully and thoroughly’.” Read the manual – an unfamiliar concept to most of us when we purchase new equipment – even more alien when it […]
A meeting can be the most effective way of unleashing the creative energy, the imagination, and the hands on ability of volunteers and staff. Or a meeting can be the most ineffective, time-wasting frustrating experience ever inflicted upon volunteer and staff. Something we’ve learned over the years is that the problem isn’t the meeting itself, […]
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