Source: Train Your Board If you’re like me, you’ve probably taken a new job without having a complete picture of your responsibilities – in other words, without seeing a job description first. Undoubtedly you encountered workplace surprises, not all of … Continued
Engaging the Board in Risk Oversight Melanie Herman | The Nonprofit Times Nonprofit missions are potentially bolstered — and threatened — by risk. When you decide to take a mission-advancing risk, wonderful outcomes as well as costly unintended consequences are … Continued
We asked Christine Moriarty “What does your board needs to know?” at last week’s Finance Friday (5/18/17). Her reply: Start with your personal finances. As a longtime financial consultant and chief of MoneyPeace, Inc., Christine contends that our beliefs about money color … Continued
Do you want a board that knows its work – and does it well? If you’re a board member, are you looking for simple, clear guidance on how to be more effective? Look no further. My newest book, What Every … Continued
Common Good Vermont is pleased to announce its roster of Spring 2017 Training Events and Workshops: Thursday, March 23rd 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day Vermont State House, Montpelier, VT – $20 REGISTER TODAY Wednesday, 3/29 11 a.m. … Continued
From Rick’s Blog at Dunham & Company. Earlier this week I sat in London over dinner with a long-time client. As we talked our conversation veered to the challenge he is facing with his board and their lack of understanding … Continued
Thanks to Jane Van Buren of Noonmark Services for leading two dozen nonprofit leaders in an informative discussion about the role of the nonprofit board and their executive director. Jane laid out the “bright line” between the managerial responsibilities of … Continued
This Spring, Common Good Vermont will help you to improve your performance and effectiveness with a variety of learning and networking events in advocacy, storytelling, board skills, financial smarts and digital rights. VERMONT NONPROFIT LEGISLATIVE DAY 2016 REGISTER TODAY. Don’t miss this year’s Vermont Nonprofit … Continued
David Mears has joined the High Meadows Fund Board of Directors. Mears, a professor at Vermont Law School, brings three decades of experience addressing environmental challenges, most recently as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation for the State of … Continued
We are so pleased to share news of a new Board Governance Handbook: “Understand Your Responsibilities: Guidance for Board Members of Charitable Nonprofit Organizations in Vermont,” from the Vermont Attorney General’s office. To contact the Attorney General’s Office about this guide or … Continued