One way I make certain that I can be effective as a governance consultant is to walk the walk… This loosely translates to being a board member, myself. Today, I thought I would share an experience I had as a board member. (more…)
I joined the board of our local volunteer center four years ago, looking to get involved in the community and get some more experience in nonprofit management. I’ve definitely accomplished that goal – and more. (more…)
At BoardSource, we often hear from our younger members that when boards decide to examine how they might utilize technology to assist them in their board work, they rely heavily upon their “next gen’ers” for input and expertise. But what happens if your board has come to you with a question about technology needs and you are as clueless as the rest of the lot? Where do you go from there? (more…)