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"That level of responsibility should be reserved only for those who understand the magnitude of the obligation and are fully prepared to fulfill it.” Why do nonprofits continue to recruit people to serve on their board who know practically nothing about the organization? Is it because they have no coherent board member cultivation and recruitment process? Probably. Is it because they think that it is hard to recruit the right board members? Undoubtedly. So they continue to re

At ElevateNPT, we often hear about nonprofits struggling with ineffective boards. Why does this happen, even with the best intentions? Why does it matter? Because ineffective boards create underperforming organizations. Board service is a job – an important one. To do it well, it must be a priority; one to which you dedicate time and attention. Here are the most common reasons boards fall short – and what your organization can do to address them. Inadequate Attention to Recru

The Board of Directors for many nonprofit organizations establish a “Give or Get” policy for board members. That means each board member either gives the goal amount, they raise it from others, or a combination of the two. Many other nonprofit organizations elect not to establish a required minimum amount that each board member is expected to contribute to the organization either by giving or getting. The reasons advanced are primarily founded upon a commitment to Diversity,