This week, we discuss the need to have strong relationships around the board room. These relationships don't just happen at board meetings. You need to be intentional about forming relationships among your board members. This means, creating opportunities every meeting for people to get to know each other, having off-site board retreats where board members can share a meal, and remembering that just because they meet once per month, does not mean the board is getting any closer.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Building and strengthening relationships among board members

01:10 - Be intentional about creating connection

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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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This week, we discuss the constant nature of board recruitment. Just because you recently onboarded this year's board members does not mean you can stop. Next year will come, board members will roll off, and new members are needed to come onto the board.

Timestamps:

00:00 Always be recruiting board members

00:40 Use your board matrix

01:40 Put them on a committee

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For many organizations, July 1st marks the beginning of the new fiscal year. This is a great time to onboard new board members, energize your staff with a new budget, and strategize for the new year. In this episode, we discuss a 6-step process to identify your organization's strategic direction in 2 hours. As a board, you do not need to spend all day discussing your direction. You can get your organization's priorities within 120 minutes. Once you set the priorities, sit back and let the staff carry out your vision for the organization.

Timestamps:

00:00 Identify strategic priorities for next year

01:25 Ground yourself in the mission

02:07 SWOT analysis

03:05 Aspirations

03:55 Prioritization

05:25 Step back - and hand it off to staff

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It is the week of July 4th, a perfect time for your executive director to take a vacation. As a board member, you should ensure that your executive director is taking time off to be able to refresh and continue to drive the mission forward. Many leaders of organizations do not take adequate time off, leading to burn out and lower retention rates. Make sure your Executive Director is taking time off this week.

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This week, we speak with Chris Williams, owner of Aginto and Advisory Board Chair of Salvation Army Manatee County. Chris came to Salvation Army first as a client, then as a volunteer, and after some time was asked to join the board and then be board chair. In this episode, we discuss how Chris approaches his board meetings, communicating with other board members and with the executive director, and Chris provides words of advice for those who may be interested in serving on a nonprofit board.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introducing Chris Williams, Advisory Board Chair Salvation Army Manatee County

04:00 Why did you become board chair?

05:15 How does volunteering to lead a board help you at work?

06:22 Managing a nonprofit board

07:55 Communicating with the Executive Director and Area Commanders

10:25 How do you approach your board meetings?

11:55 What surprised you about the nonprofit space?

13:55 Words of advice for joining a nonprofit board

15:35 Shining light on an organization’s mission

17:10 Last thoughts

18:45 Recapping with Read

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Last week, we discussed retaining your CEO or executive director. This week, we transition to executive succession planning. We discuss having a plan for an acting CEO, an interim CEO, and a rising CEO. Many organizations want to bring along the next leader while their current CEO is still running the show. However, not every organization has that luxury and needs to have a plan in case the CEO has to step away in an emergency.

Timestamps:

00:00 Executive Succession Planning

01:20 Understanding the executive’s role

02:05 3 types of succession plans

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This week, we tackle the subject of executive retention planning. More specifically, the importance of performance plans, compensation, and bonus structure. High performers want to know how to improve, and they want compensation tied to performance. A problem comes when boards do not clearly define the CEO/ED's bonus structure or compensation plan. It is the board’s role to ensure proper compensation strategy. To do this, they must also complete executive performance assessments.

Timestamps:

00:00 Retention planning

01:50 The importance of performance plans

03:55 Compensation and bonus structure

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