The other side of board recruitment is board reappointment. Highly performing boards have clearly defined and articulated expectations of their individual board members. Prior to being reappointed to another term on the board, the Governance Committee should ask each member …
The chief executive is the face of the organization. Though sometimes the board chair takes on this role, it is more and more the need of the executive director to be the chief communicator, proudly letting everyone know of your …
The typical nominating committee process typically limits you to only those individuals your board members know, not those who you may need to know. My recommendation is to progress from focusing on nominating to recruitment. To start this process, develop …
Whenever you consistently make decisions that benefit your mission, you will earn people’s trust and respect. Respect is really gained through your informal authority: people’s trust and admiration for you, not through the formal authority of your status within the …
Today, the executive leadership skills required for a nonprofit organization to succeed have changed dramatically. The new leadership requirements that will be needed to navigate and lead your organization include: Visionary thinker Entrepreneur Relationship builder Achievement driven Collaborator Inspirational motivator …
By Dennis C Miller Where are you going? One must answer this question before any effective strategic plan can proceed. Your vision for your organization’s future is what will inspire your key stakeholders to stay motivated going forward. Today, an …
By Dennis C Miller Today, more than ever before, the chief executive and board must be true partners in leading the organization forward to generate the positive social impact needed in their communities. They share these characteristics: • Strong organizational …
By Dennis C Miller Confidential interviews with key members of the Board, executive team and other key stakeholders are the basis for a successful organizational assessment. An outside facilitator, without bias, is engaged after a careful review of board minutes, …
By Dennis C Miller Many organizations have unresolved internal issues and conflicts preventing them from working more effectively together. The culture of “my needs first” has to be transformed into “those we serve first.” This shift in mentality results in: …
By Dennis C Miller A successful strategic plan means the entire organization, including the work of the board, leadership and staff has to be restructured to require individual goals to be fully aligned with organizational goals. Four components for success …
