--- title: BoardSource Blog - The Leader in Nonprofit Board Governance | Board Best Practices (5) description: Board Best Practices | Nonprofit governance blog devoted to best practices and committed to inspiring nonprofit board service (5) --- ![Blog-0216.jpg](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog_photos/Blog-0216.jpg?width=1400&name=Blog-0216.jpg "Blog-0216.jpg") [![Blog-header-logo.png](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog_photos/Blog-header-logo.png?width=360&name=Blog-header-logo.png "Blog-header-logo.png")](https://boardsource.org) [Back to blog homepage](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713982984-jpg/blog-files/gavel.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/09/05/now-is-the-time-to-engage-in-public-policy/) ## [Now is the time to engage in public policy](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/09/05/now-is-the-time-to-engage-in-public-policy/) Posted by [BoardSource](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/boardsource) on Sep 5, 2013, 2:03:09 PM **By Pat Libby, director, Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research, University of San Diego; BLF 2013 speaker** [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/09/05/now-is-the-time-to-engage-in-public-policy/) Topics: [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [The Board’s Role in Advocacy](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/the-boards-role-in-advocacy), [New Trends & Resources](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/new-trends-resources) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713982744-jpg/blog-files/detroit.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/08/14/governance-and-the-future-of-detroit-2/) ## [Governance and the Future of Detroit](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/08/14/governance-and-the-future-of-detroit-2/) Posted by [jdeng77](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/jdeng77) on Aug 14, 2013, 3:55:20 PM **By Jennifer Deng, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Development** Detroit is one of my favorite cities in the United States. It is tough, salt of the earth, and marked by a special kind of beauty that reflects the pride, success, and progress of a time gone by. And, I love the energy... [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/08/14/governance-and-the-future-of-detroit-2/) Topics: [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [New Trends & Resources](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/new-trends-resources) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713982604-jpg/blog-files/donor-blog-photo.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/07/17/a-donors-guide-to-avoiding-americas-worst-charities/) ## [A Donor’s Guide to Avoiding “America’s Worst Charities”](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/07/17/a-donors-guide-to-avoiding-americas-worst-charities/) Posted by [Kate von Richthofen](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/kate-von-richthofen) on Jul 17, 2013, 4:12:02 PM **By Kate von Richthofen, strategic development and partnerships senior manager** On June 6, 2013, the *Tampa Bay Times* released “[America’s Worst Charities](http://www.tampabay.com/topics/specials/worst-charities1.page),” an article that drew attention to the 50 worst charities in the country, as defined by those giving the lowest percentages of their revenue to the... [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/07/17/a-donors-guide-to-avoiding-americas-worst-charities/) Topics: [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [New Trends & Resources](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/new-trends-resources) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713982364-jpg/blog-files/annes-blog-middle-of-the-road.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/05/15/a-fine-line-right-down-the-middle/) ## [A Fine Line Right Down the Middle](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/05/15/a-fine-line-right-down-the-middle/) Posted by [Anne Wallestad, Former President & CEO, BoardSource](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/anne-wallestad-president-ceo-boardsource) on May 15, 2013, 12:40:27 PM ******By Anne Wallestad, interim chief executive****** There’s no shortage of examples of how partisan politics can have an undue influence on all aspects of society, so I should not be surprised by the [news that the IRS has admitted to targeting certain right-leaning organizations that were applying for...](http://philanthropy.com/article/IRS-Tea-Party-Scandal-Could/139233/?cid=pw&utm_source=pw&utm_medium=en) [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/05/15/a-fine-line-right-down-the-middle/) Topics: [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [New Trends & Resources](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/new-trends-resources) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713982124-jpg/blog-files/5-1-13-lindsay-blog-photo-of-kids.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/04/29/school-boards-working-from-within-to-champion-change/) ## [School Boards: Working from Within to Champion Change](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/04/29/school-boards-working-from-within-to-champion-change/) Posted by [lindsaydworman](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/lindsaydworman) on Apr 29, 2013, 11:48:25 AM **By Lindsay Dworman, BoardSource strategic development and partnerships associate manager** Since the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony decreed in 1647 that every town of 50 families should have an elementary school and that every town of 100 families should have a Latin school, the public... [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/04/29/school-boards-working-from-within-to-champion-change/) Topics: [Perspectives on Board Service](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/perspectives-on-board-service), [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [New Trends & Resources](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/new-trends-resources) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713981644-jpg/blog-files/2-25-13-logo.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/02/25/we-want-to-thank/) ## [We want to thank...](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/02/25/we-want-to-thank/) Posted by [Maureen Doherty](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/maureen-doherty) on Feb 25, 2013, 3:13:28 PM **By Maureen Doherty, Strategic Development & Partnerships Manager, BoardSource** Happy [International Corporate Philanthropy Day](http://www.corporatephilanthropy.org/events/international-corporate-philanthropy-day.html)! Every February, CECP (Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy) leads this special advocacy day, which is intended to build awareness of corporate-community... [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/02/25/we-want-to-thank/) Topics: [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [Board Diversity & Inclusivity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-diversity-inclusivity) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713981524-jpg/blog-files/2-11-13-timeforchange.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/02/11/people-counting/) ## [People Counting](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/02/11/people-counting/) Posted by [BoardSource](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/boardsource) on Feb 11, 2013, 3:17:59 PM **By Vicki J. Rosenberg Former Director and Consultant, Transforming Michigan Philanthropy Through Diversity & Inclusion Vicki Rosenberg & Associates** Pick any channel, any medium, any time of the day or night, and you’re bound to encounter joyous depictions or serious hand wringing about the “new”... [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/02/11/people-counting/) Topics: [Perspectives on Board Service](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/perspectives-on-board-service), [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [Board Diversity & Inclusivity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-diversity-inclusivity), [New Trends & Resources](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/new-trends-resources) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713981404-jpg/blog-files/1-21-13-mlk.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/01/21/mlk-day-a-perfect-time-for-reflection/) ## [MLK Day – A Perfect Time for Reflection](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/01/21/mlk-day-a-perfect-time-for-reflection/) Posted by [Vernetta Walker](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/vernetta-walker) on Jan 21, 2013, 4:00:24 AM **By Vernetta Walker, vice president of consulting, training, and assessments** [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/01/21/mlk-day-a-perfect-time-for-reflection/) Topics: [Perspectives on Board Service](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/perspectives-on-board-service), [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [Board Diversity & Inclusivity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-diversity-inclusivity), [New Trends & Resources](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/new-trends-resources) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/file-3713981284-jpg/blog-files/1-14-13-team.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/01/14/a-team-approach-to-fundraising/) ## [A Team Approach to Fundraising](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/01/14/a-team-approach-to-fundraising/) Posted by [Anne Wallestad, Former President & CEO, BoardSource](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/anne-wallestad-president-ceo-boardsource) on Jan 14, 2013, 1:34:34 PM **By Anne Wallestad, interim chief executive** Last week, CompassPoint and the Haas, Jr. Fund released “[UnderDeveloped](http://www.compasspoint.org/underdeveloped),” a new report focused on the state of nonprofit fundraising and – more specifically – the challenges that organizations face in recruiting and retaining strong development... 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If you Google *leadership attributes,* you will discover lists and lists of attributes with many similarities — but no agreement on the absolute one. Even in [*The Board Chair Handbook*](https://boardsource.org/product/board-chair-handbook/), I list multiple leadership qualities without... 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