Governance plays an important role in non-profits, particularly boards of directors. Integrating resource-based theory and entrepreneurial orientation research, we examine the influence of non-profit boards as strategic resources shaping the organization's entrepreneurial orientation and performance. In ...
PHOENIX —The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits has scheduled training workshops in 2021 for nonprofit organizations to build capacity and measure social return on investment and social impact and for business professionals to learn how to be effective in service on nonprofit boards of directors. “One o...
Boards of directors of a non-member, non-profit elect and remove board members. The bylaws may set the number of directors and the amount of time which a director may serve. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits suggests maximum terms of three years. Organizations may stagger terms so that the...
Boards of directors often work against their best interests. Some nonprofits have notorious reputations for administrative incompetence and disorganization; lack quality personnel and staff development; operate with antiquated equipment and from cramped quarters; and have attitude problems. Relationships between...
2003. Understanding the behavior of non-profit boards of directors: A theory-based approach. Non-profit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 32: 521–47. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] Miranda, Marília Queiroz, Josivania Silva Farias, Carolina de Araújo Schwartz, and Juliana Pascualote Lemos de Almeida...
effective environments is a national consulting firm specializing in individual and organizational effectiveness. We provide consulting and coaching to nonprofits, boards of directors, organizations, business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, employees, s
Ragan continues to serve and lead several boards, including Advantage Health (Vice Chairperson), All Saints Literacy Center (Chairperson), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Past President). He was the recipient of the John S. Lore Award for Outstanding Fundraising Professional in 2021...
A client of ours is a non-profit association based in California. We work with the Board of Directors, helping its 13 members gain clarity about the best practices of non-profit governance – and instilling those practices. A fundamental principle that we teach about effective boards is this...
Creating high-performance equine-assisted services (EAS) boards is essential for starting and growing an EAS program. This chapter gives the perspective of the board of directors vs. the CEO/executive director to help identify the critical skills required to recruit, build, and engage prospective ...
Sample Timeline for Nonprofit Strategic Planning: This timeline is provided as a basis for discussion and developing of the process. Board Development Resources Download our white paper on The Evolution of Boards of Directors Consider Board Development Consulting to accelerate the process Check out LRI...