Category Archives: Nonprofit Governance

Nonprofit Governance: What Are Your Three Duties?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Susan Hammond

There is a very good chance you joined the nonprofit board you sit on and there was no orientation.  If you’ve never served before there is also a good chance you haven’t been told about the “3D’s.”  Thankfully many people … 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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