On paper, nonprofit boards and CEOs are required to work together. Yet instead of making sweet music to the upbeat tempo of a nonprofit's mission, many nonprofit boards find themselves working at odds with the CEO they hired.
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It can be difficult to separate from an organization that you're joined to at the hip. Read the experience of Eliot Pfanstiehl, CEO and former president of Strathmore, and how his sabbatical not only changed him, but his organization as well.
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Read these tips on creating a smooth executive transition from a group of nonprofit CEOs and board leaders.
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We must answer the public's cry for accountability. Here are ten traits of an accountable nonprofit.
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The article, What If You Disagree with a Board Decision, offers insight on what to do when you find yourself in disagreement with a board decision. Use these sample situations to determine the appropriate course of action for expressing your opinion. (North Carolina Center for Nonrofits)
The article, Where to Start? Priorities for a New Director, shares lessons learned about how a new executive can get off to a positive start. (North Carolina Center for Nonprofits)
You find an abundance of advice for nonprofit boards and executive directors about the advantages of "partnership" and "open communications." But sometimes that advice just isn’t enough.
Who's the boss? The board or executive director/CEO? The answer: It depends on whether the board is acting as a body, or whether board members are acting as individuals. The key is remembering that the board is different from board members.
Research suggests that a skilled interim executive director (ED) helps nonprofits to emerge stronger, more fiscally sound, and with higher levels of optimism. Learn how an interim ED can lay the groundwork for the next leader's success.
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Financial shortfalls and other circumstances sometimes force nonprofits to dissolve, file for bankruptcy, or merge. Of course, this impacts your programs, clients, and stakeholders. Here are some important questions to consider.
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Today's environment for nonprofits is full of tempting traps that can take the organization off its core mission. Learn about the top ten traps and how to avoid them. (North Carolina Center for Nonprofits)