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Oct. 1, 2024

283: How Do You Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game? (Hardy Smith)

283: How Do You Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game? (Hardy Smith) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding ...

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April 11, 2024

257: The Secret to Effective Board/CEO Partnerships (Jonathan Schick)

257: The Secret to Effective Board/CEO Partnerships (Jonathan Schick) SUMMARY Are you a nonprofit leader grappling with the intricacies of the board/CEO relationship? In episode 257 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Jona...

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Feb. 1, 2024

247: The 10 Commandments of Working with a Nonprofit Board (Erik Hanb…

247: The 10 Commandments of Working with a Nonprofit Board (Erik Hanberg) SUMMARY Do you have a productive relationship with your board of directors? Are the individual and collective roles clearly defined for optimum success...

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Oct. 26, 2023

233: Navigating Frustrating Scenarios with Your Nonprofit Board (Mich…

233: Navigating Frustrating Scenarios with Your Nonprofit Board (Michael Corley) SUMMARY How well do you get along with your board members? The complexity of the board/staff relationship can create challenges for any nonprofi...

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Jan. 12, 2023

192: Everything You Think About Board Development Is Wrong (Sabrina W…

192: Everything You Think About Board Development Is Wrong (Sabrina Walker Hernandez) SUMMARY What is the biggest misconception about board development that many nonprofit leaders face? Do you have the right members on your b...

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Dec. 1, 2022

186: Why Don’t Board Members Do What They’re Supposed to Do? (Hardy S…

186: Why Don’t Board Members Do What They’re Supposed to Do? (Hardy Smith) SUMMARY Are your nonprofit board members as engaged as they should be? Do they micromanage or are they completely disengaged? In episode #186 of Your ...

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Sept. 22, 2022

176: Does Your Nonprofit Board Have the Skills to Thrive? (Lisa Cook)

176: Does Your Nonprofit Board Have the Skills to Thrive? (Lisa Cook) SUMMARY If leadership begins at the top, does your board ensure everyone is performing at their best at the work they pledged to do? In episode #176 of You...

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Sept. 8, 2022

174: Planting the Seeds of Change with your Nonprofit Board (Christal…

174: Planting the Seeds of Change with your Nonprofit Board (Christal Cherry & Renee Rubin Ross) SUMMARY Does your nonprofit’s leadership truly represent the diverse voice you serve? Why is it more important than ever to have...

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Jan. 13, 2022

140: A Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Boosting Board Engagement (Lea Wil…

140: A Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Boosting Board Engagement (Lea Williams) SUMMARY The best nonprofit leaders create and maintain strategic partnerships between themselves, their staff, and their board. If you are looking to...

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May 13, 2021

104: The 3 Dimensions of All Nonprofit Board Challenges (Mary Hiland)

104: The 3 Dimensions of All Nonprofit Board Challenges (Mary Hiland) SUMMARY Maximizing the talent of your board of directors is an ongoing objective for a nonprofit executive, but creating a healthy engagement with the boar...

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Dec. 24, 2020

77: How to Recruit and Engage Stellar Board Members (Karen Eber Davis)

77: How to Recruit and Engage Stellar Board Members (Karen Eber Davis) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, two topics are always on the top of your list of strategic priorities. First, how do I recruit and engage great board memb...

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