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Calling All AmeriCorps Alums

Posted by BoardSource on Jun 11, 2015 10:47:53 AM

by Andy Davis, BoardSource director of training, AmeriCorps alum

A year ago, AmeriCorps Alums and BoardSource began to discuss a potential partnership. I immediately thought it would be a great idea because it would shine a light on new service opportunities for a group of individuals committed to...

Topics: Perspectives on Board Service

CEO Transition: Are You Ready for the Inevitable?

Posted by BoardSource on May 27, 2015 2:37:54 PM

By Katha Kissman, BoardSource senior governance consultant; interim leader and organizational development consultant

BoardSource has long noted that one of the 10 basic responsibilities of all boards is to support and evaluate the chief executive. Another is the hiring of the chief executive. The...

Topics: Board Best Practices, Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit

Executive Committees: To Be or Not to Be?

Posted by BoardSource on Apr 22, 2015 11:16:27 AM

By Robin Hindsman Stacia, BoardSource senior governance consultant; principal, Sage Consulting Network, Inc.

Topics: Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit, New Trends & Resources

Is Your Spending Rate Sustainable?

Posted by BoardSource on Apr 16, 2015 4:03:50 PM

By Heather Myers, managing director, non-profits, Russell Investments

Topics: Board Best Practices

Adaptive Strategic Planning for Today's New Normal

Posted by BoardSource on Mar 19, 2015 12:48:22 PM

By Ann F. Cohen, chief strategist and change agent, Ann Cohen & Associates; BoardSource senior governance consultant

Do you remember that childhood game called “Freeze”? If only we could play it now with the world in which our nonprofits operate. “Freeze,” I’d yell, when it comes time to create a...

Topics: Board Best Practices, New Trends & Resources