Nonprofit Leadership Advice

Leaders outperform their competition in such key bottom-line metrics as financial performance, quality of products and services, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction, says John Rampton, a member of the Entrepreneur Leadership Network. Each NPO will have its own metrics, but no matter the organization, there is always a way, and a need, to measure leadership. […]

Big, Small Or In-Between: Your Nonprofit’s Board Size Is Up To You

When a nonprofit is new, it may struggle to find an adequate number of board members. But as it grows, its board is also likely to grow — sometimes, to an unwieldy size. The question is: How many directors does your organization need to effectively pursue its mission? Perks and drawbacks Both small and large […]

Your Board Can’t Do Its Job Without Information From You

If your not-for-profit’s board members don’t have the information they need to make decisions, the repercussions can be severe. Board time can be wasted, voting may be delayed and your organization may be unable to act when it needs to. Worse, board members might make decisions based on faulty information, negatively affecting your mission. Here’s […]