Category Archives: Advisory Boards

Board Governance Resources

I am conducting a board training for a client.  Below is the list of resources I am recommending: BoardSource:  BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. BoardSource strives to support … Continue reading

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Nonprofit Governance: Executive Sessions

Executive sessions tend to set the CEO on edge if they aren’t something that regularly occurs with the organization’s board. They immediately start to think they or one of the staff has done something wrong when they are not involved … Continue reading

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Four Lessons from a Forming Advisory Board

A pro bono client of mine is forming an advisory committee.  Over the last several months she has solicited people interested in serving and is now preparing for the first meeting.  When we met this week she raised a few … Continue reading

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