This week, we interview Mark Gordon, nonprofit board member and Managing Editor of the Business Observer. Together, we discuss Mark’s motivation for serving on nonprofits boards, what he has learned from serving on boards, 501(c)6 vs 501(c)3 service, and preconceptions about serving on boards.

Mark is also the host of From the Corner Office, a podcast by the Business Observer which interviews leaders from around the west coast of Florida.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introducing Mark Gordon, Managing Editor for Business Observer and nonprofit board member

03:05 Why do you serve on nonprofit boards?

06:00 Finding his voice on nonprofit boards

07:10 501(c)6 vs 501(c)3 service

09:10 What have you learned from serving on boards?

12:40 What keeps you energized as a board member?

15:10 What makes a good board meeting?

16:55 How do you prepare for a board meeting?

17:55 Advice to potential board members

20:55 Parting words - Mark’s experience podcasting

22:22 Recapping with Read

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