Duty of Loyalty This is part 2 of a three part series on the duties of board members. Continuing on from Part 1: Duty of Care, lets now look at the Duty of Loyalty. Board members have a responsibility to put the interests of the organization and its objectives ahead of any personal or professional […]
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For organizations that are under duress, board members frequently avoid the crucial issues and get sidetracked on mundane concerns. Think for example the process of bringing in a new Executive Director. In most cases, new Executive Directors do not get the support and “Onboarding” needed to fully integrate in to the culture and mission of
Executive Directors are often bombarded by the amount of ancillary items that must be done with no one else to do the work. Board members are often unaware of the volume of random things an ED must deal with on a daily basis. Depending on the organizations size, scope, and activities, the tasks vary greatly.
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Everyone knows that money is tight, especially when it comes to nonprofit organizations, but how can you still accomplish branding your unique nonprofit with out spending large dollars on marketing? Whether your an Executive Director, a Board Member, or a Staff Member of an organization you are actively involved with your nonprofits’ brand; constantly telling
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Its likely that you have heard of a SWOT analysis, but what is STOP? STOP is a survival technique used by various military, para-military, and survival enthusiasts. STOP stands for Situation, Threats, Observations, Plan. For organizations experiencing any sort of hardship or increased challenges, it may be time to STOP. A formal strategic plan is
