Today we’re sitting down with Ed Rogan, Partner and Search Practice Leader here at Valtas, to discuss forming a search committee for your Executive Director (ED) search. He is going to share some nonprofit search committee best practices from his more than two decades of experience in connecting people with missions to help you be […]
Category: Board
What Role does a Board Play in Nonprofit Management?
One of the biggest pain points in nonprofit leadership is board engagement. Some boards may try to wear too many hats while others may lack engagement, but neither is desirable for effective nonprofit management! The ideal scenario is one where a board plays the role that the organization needs when it needs it – a sort of “just right” […]
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20 Red Flags of a Dysfunctional Board
Previously, we published an article about what nonprofit leadership can learn from frustrating nonprofit boards. In it we highlighted five common problems that boards experience and how an Executive Director, nonprofit CEO, or Board President can work to overcome them. If you haven’t checked that out yet, you definitely should! We highly recommend all nonprofit leaders familiarize […]
How to Evaluate your New Executive Director’s Performance
Last month we published a resource on executive onboarding for nonprofits that aimed to help boards set their Executive Directors (EDs) up for success. Our team of nonprofit consultants worked together, leveraging their many years of experience, to create a clear roadmap for onboarding an ED with activities that spanned from day one to the end of […]
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No News is NOT Good News: How Leaning into Bad News Increases Organizational Resilience and Longevity
Imagine the following scenarios: In the nonprofit space, like all spaces, things go wrong. This can happen regardless of your level of preparation, financial capacity, and good intentions. Organizational leaders at the board and staff level need to know what has gone wrong and why so that they can make informed course corrections. Usually, the sooner they know, the […]
Nonprofit Executive Onboarding: How to Ensure an Executive Director’s Success in the First Year
Congrats, you have a new Executive Director! Now it’s time to set them up for success!Successfully navigating an executive leadership transition is one of the board’s most important jobs. It’s a big lift to find the organization’s next inspiring leader, and it’s important to celebrate the hiring milestone. But, as much as we may wish […]
What Role does the Board have in Nonprofit Fundraising?
Previously, our colleague Deniz Satir put together a resource to help organizations understand an Executive Director’s role in fundraising and allowed us to share it with our readers. In it she explained that the best nonprofit leaders will take steps such as developing a fundraising strategy, cultivating donor relationships, engaging with the board, practicing financial stewardship, and […]
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How Should a Board of Directors Discuss Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances Responsibly?
Serving on the board of directors for a nonprofit organization offers opportunities to support the community through focused, mission-driven work. It also brings the opportunity to help guide the organization in how it does that both now and in the future. While the staff is charged with delivering on the plans and goals previously set, […]
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Who Matters More – The Board or The Executive Director?
The unspoken truth in nonprofit organizations is there is often at least some measure of tension between the Board and the ED. Why? Because as businesspeople Board Members view the organization through the lens of industry, which means they feel like they are the best equipped to make key strategic decisions related to its future. Simultaneously, as seasoned […]
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Should You Hire a Turnaround Executive Director or Sunset the Organization?
Turnaround Executive Directors are brought in for various reasons, the most common of which are to fix an ongoing cash deficit, revitalize ailing programs, or pivot the organization towards a new mission. But, when you are faced with making decisions about how to turn the organization around, you need to first ask if you even should. […]
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