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"Board culture and trust drive board effectiveness." This key finding from Leading Edge's recent report on Jewish nonprofit boards is highlighted in a new eJewishPhilanthropy opinion piece by Jan Cook Reicher (she/her) of JCRC Bay Area. The article shares how JCRC is cultivating a thriving board culture through innovative strategies like: 🔄 Shifting mindsets around board operations and governance 👥 Prioritizing in-person relationship-building 🎓 Holding educational retreats to build shared vision 💬 Structuring meetings for learning and generative discussions Read the full piece for more insights on creating a positive board culture that positions organizations for long-term success. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/essv8-Y4 Download our report here: https://lnkd.in/e35Pq-x5

What does good Board engagement look like? This is a struggle for all of us, including me! I'll share what's worked for me in the coming weeks. What things are true? Nonprofit Executives are stressed about their Board of Directors. Board of Directors struggle to find the right tools to make the impact they hoped when they join a Board. Board Members often have significant untapped potential at your organization. It's difficult to manage 6+ people simultaneously, let alone manage UP to 6+ people. All Executive Directors want to be respectful to their Board Members, but it's hard to convey often more than 40 hours worth of work into a bi-weekly or monthly update at best. You may only have one meeting every quarter to engage, and then sub-committee meetings in between monthly if possible. These can become huge time commitments and stress for nonprofit leaders. If you're a Nonprofit Executive Director and this sounds familiar to you (like and share!), follow along as I share a 360 perspective and potential solutions for dealing with your challenges. 

"Through interviews with governance experts, with foundation and nonprofit leaders who have prioritized developing inclusive board meetings, and our own work in philanthropy advising and board service, we’ve identified four steps that foundation, board, and sector leaders can follow, breaking down and applying ideas for inclusive governance into concrete questions and tactics." https://lnkd.in/eA8B-Rei

"Through interviews with governance experts, with foundation and nonprofit leaders who have prioritized developing inclusive board meetings, and our own work in philanthropy advising and board service, we’ve identified four steps that foundation, board, and sector leaders can follow, breaking down and applying ideas for inclusive governance into concrete questions and tactics." https://lnkd.in/gsncnNTd

Last week I had the pleasure of presenting a workshop to organizations attending the Idaho Nonprofit Conference. We presented a ten-step process to enhance or create a strong board development program. While we were able to learn from each other, it was also refreshing to see and receive live feedback that affirms how the processes and steps are not only relatable and applicable to most organizations but are also tangibly actionable. Here are three of the parts/processes that we shared with the attendees. 1) Perform An Annual Evaluation Of the Board a. This assesses the strength and consistency of the organization and volunteers. b. It provides the board with a formal grade/rating while also highlighting areas of opportunities and areas of needed improvement. 2) Form a Bord Development Committee a. This process aids in formalizing a system to identify, recruit, nominate, retain, and adopt new board prospects. b. It publicly and officially relieves the Executive Director or CEO from having the soul responsibility of board development. c. It formalizes expectations of board engagement and ownership in board development. 3) Develop a Board Member Commitment Form/Outline a. This is important because it sets the expectations for existing members and new prospective board members. b. Include things such as committee requirements, fundraising and personal financial commitment expectations, and known dates such as meetings, special events, conferences, and trainings. A board development program is a key foundation to building a strong board and organization. If you would like to learn more about the 10-step process to creating a board development & recruitment program and are interested in partnering with us to help you through the process, then reach out to our team at info@elevatedmomentum.com. Special Thanks to Betsy Ellsworth, Evin Bask, Kevin Bailey, and the entire team at the Idaho Nonprofit Center for putting on such a wonderful event. #Amplify #Together #Training #BoardDevelopment #NonprofitStrength

Did you know Pitt Business has been helping nonprofits for over 20 years? Connecting students with nonprofits that can benefit from their research and insights supports our purpose of preparing and inspiring leaders to shape a better future through business. Read this story to learn how undergraduate business students are helping The Hear Foundation (THF). https://bit.ly/4c4ZJ8b

🌟 Seeking to optimize your nonprofit board's impact? Discover key strategies to enhance board engagement and effectiveness! 🌟 Learn how fostering clear expectations, meaningful involvement in decision-making, regular communication, and ongoing development opportunities can drive board excellence and organizational success. Let's empower your board members to thrive and make a lasting difference together. 💼✨ #NonprofitLeadership #BoardEngagement #StrategicGovernance

Four steps that foundations, boards and nonprofit sector leaders can follow to create more inclusive board meetings. https://lnkd.in/ejcBuQqb

Did you know Pitt Business has been helping nonprofits for over 20 years? Connecting students with nonprofits that can benefit from their research and insights supports our purpose of preparing and inspiring leaders to shape a better future through business. Read this story to learn how undergraduate business students are helping The Hear Foundation (THF). https://bit.ly/3wEHfLz

Learn the Essentials of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits! Join Eric Ryan in a transformative session where he breaks down the vital role of strategic planning in achieving organizational success. Discover how effective planning paves the way for impeccable execution. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3k94SAG #wsae2023 #elearning #event