Category Archives: Advisory Boards

Developing a Personal Advisory Board-Part One

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Susan Hammond

What Is a Personal Advisory Board and When to Use One? A personal advisory board is a group of people you assemble to assist you by providing their advice, contacts, and knowledge. In some situations you meet with people one-on-one … Continue reading →

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Board Governance Resources

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Susan Hammond

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

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Susan Hammond

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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