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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

Current topics of interest to my nonprofit clients include board engagement and board roles & responsibilities. Here's a short list of conversation starters that may help you learn more about what your board members expect and how they feel about the organization.

Our region's business leaders answer this question: How does your company support and give back to the community?

Happy National Waffle Day! Today is National Waffle Day, a day to celebrate all things waffles. But for nonprofit executives, it's also a day to remember the importance of decisiveness. Waffling can be a costly mistake. It can lead to missed opportunities, lost productivity, and even damaged relationships. So, how can nonprofit executives avoid waffling at work? Here are a few tips: 🥞 Be clear about your goals. What do you want to achieve? Once you know your goals, you can make decisions that are aligned with them. 🥞 Gather all the information you need. Don't make decisions based on incomplete information. Take the time to gather all the facts before you make a decision. 🥞 Trust your gut instinct. Sometimes, the best decisions are the ones that feel right. Don't be afraid to go with your gut. 🥞 Be decisive. Once you've made a decision, stick to it. Don't second-guess yourself or waffle on your decision. Waffling can be a slippery slope. It can lead to procrastination, indecisiveness, and even paralysis by analysis. If you want to be a successful nonprofit executive, learning how to make decisions and stick to them is essential. So, on National Waffle Day, enjoy your waffles, but don't waffle at work! Here are some additional tips on how to avoid waffling: 🥞 Set clear expectations with your team. Let them know what you expect from them and how you want them to make decisions. 🥞 Create a culture of accountability. Hold people accountable for their decisions, both good and bad. 🥞 Celebrate successes. When people make good decisions, be sure to celebrate their successes. This will encourage them to continue making decisions in the future. By following these tips, you can create a culture of decisiveness in your organization. This will help you achieve your goals and make a real difference. #NonprofitLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #NationalWaffleDay

WAFFLE....fail to make up one's mind, to talk or write foolishly. Do you ask candidates you are interviewing or vetting about a time they waffled when it came to making an important decision? How you vet candidates and what you ask them can make all the difference when it comes to qualifying. We don't waffle around when we want to get to the important issues in vetting and hiring. Do you?

This latest article from Heightened Development is for all #leaders, including myself, who struggle with the right balance between accountability and empathy. #nonprofit

Our region's business leaders answer this question: How does your company support and give back to the community?

🌟 Calling all nonprofit Leaders! 🌟 Are you ready to transform your board of directors into a league of extraordinary champions? Our latest video is a must-watch! 🎥https://lnkd.in/guFmieWs ✨ Uncover the secrets to assembling a dream team of strategic thinkers, financial gurus, legal eagles, and community heroes. Dive into our comprehensive guide on recruiting diverse talents, fostering accountability, and ensuring every decision is mission-centric. 💡 Whether you're battling the 'Karen' scenario or celebrating board member victories, we've got the strategies you need to elevate your nonprofit to new heights. 🔗 Don't forget to download your free Board Member Accountability Pledge in the video description! #BoardDevelopment

I'm working on my presentation for the North Carolina Main Street annual conference next spring. The topic is Board Engagement and it reminded me of this article I wrote and posted over the summer. #nonprofit #leadership #boardofdirectors #EngagementStrategies