Ensuring program effectiveness is crucial for nonprofits. Introducing logic models to the program planning process can fill the missing piece and boost confidence in program success.

One of the most critical responsibilities of a nonprofit board is to assess, oversee, and enhance the organization's programs and services. This essential duty is entrusted to the board's program committee. The program committee holds a pivotal role in realizing strategic plan objectives, and the absence of an effective committee can have detrimental effects on your organization.

In this article, we will dissect the 5 essential responsibilities of the program committee, providing a comprehensive understanding of their crucial role in organizational success.

Being a new board member comes with a unique set of challenges but more importantly, it comes with a variety of opportunities!

With these 6 tips in your back pocket, you’re able to better understand your role and more effectively serve the nonprofit organization close to your heart.

As the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization, preparing new board members for successful board service is a crucial responsibility. However, when was the last time you onboarded a first-time board member? Someone with no prior board service experience requires a unique onboarding process tailored to their specific needs. This special onboarding is essential, especially when aiming to recruit young professionals or individuals new to board service. Failing to recognize these unique learning needs could lead to a less than favorable outcome for both you and the new board member.

Board governance is a critical aspect of nonprofit organizations, and it's not uncommon for board members to exhibit behaviors that may inadvertently hinder the organization's progress. Recognizing and addressing these problematic habits is crucial for the overall health and success of the nonprofit. In this blog, we'll explore 10 common problematic board habits and discuss effective strategies to overcome them. By understanding and addressing these behaviors, nonprofit boards can function more effectively and contribute to the greater good of the organization.

How can you effectively engage the board to be a catalyst for real change?

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If you’re passionate about board service, you’ve probably wondered how your organization can ensure a high performing board.

The Standards for Excellence:® An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector helps board members like yourself understand best practices in board performance so that you can identify and implement strategies to ensure a high performing board.

Nonprofit board service creates stronger communities. However, it’s common for board members to unknowingly commit “board blunders:” well-intentioned mistakes that cause poor outcomes.
At face value, the top 10 “board blunders” seem like good things boards should do but upon closer examination, they can be barriers to success. Here’s how to recognize blunders and work to avoid them.

Imagine you’re a CEO or Executive Director (ED) who has had exemplary performance but has not had an evaluation or raise in three years. Or, imagine you’re part of a board who hasn’t completed a formal evaluation of the ED in three years. Now, you’re beginning to question their ability to lead the organization.

When asked about the ED’s performance criteria and how they’re tied to the strategic plan and organizational performance metrics, you reply, “We don’t do that.” Does this sound familiar?

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The time has come for you to recruit a new board member. You’re probably feeling stress, excitement, and overwhelm from the nagging question of “where do we even begin?”
Worry no more! The Standards for Excellence:® An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector offers best practices for board recruitment so that you can effectively fill your open seat. Like many things, it all begins with some basic knowledge.

In today's fast-paced and uncertain business landscape, CEOs and senior leaders are constantly grappling with a multitude of challenges that keep them up at night. From the struggle to recruit and retain top talent, to the ever-present threat of burnout, and the difficulties of navigating supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainties, it's no wonder that many are feeling overwhelmed. And while the pandemic may be subsiding, chaos and complexity are still on the rise. In the midst of all these pressing concerns, it's crucial to take a step back and address the underlying root causes that continue to plague organizations.