To the Editor: The July 11 Chronicle of Philanthropy Opinion piece “GuideStar ‘Hate Group’ Controversy Should Put Spotlight on Charity Watchdogs” took a twist we didn’t see coming. In the midst of cautionary tales for those who seek to […]
The number one board governance issue that gets nonprofits in trouble is directors and senior leadership failing to be sufficiently active and informed. That was the takeaway from a panel discussion during the recent public […]
Washington, D.C. – BoardSource is pleased to announce that its board of directors recently elected a new slate of officers and welcomed three new members. Leading the board is newly elected chair, Rick Moyers, who […]
Asking influential leaders to join your board can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re asking someone you greatly admire. Approaching them with the right strategy will put them at ease, entice them to listen, and most importantly, […]
Dear Dr. Conflict: I am a consultant who has been doing strategic planning with a nonprofit that is facing significant marketplace changes. The executive director is very knowledgeable on many levels. She has a great […]
On February 4th, 2016, NPQ asked our readers to participate in a small “pulse” survey to surface some areas where BoardSource should ask questions in Leading with Intent, its big biennial survey. That is, we […]
David Lewis began working for nonprofits in college and never wavered. He went from counseling foster children and assisting homeless families to fundraising for other organizations. “It becomes part of your fiber,” he says of […]