The Nonprofit Leadership Center recently asked our community of nonprofit leaders to share the most significant challenges they face related to board governance. How to recruit nonprofit board members is a resounding pain point we hear. As someone who has the great pleasure and privilege of working with nonprofit board members and CEOs to navigate the often turbulent waters of …
New Resources to Respond to Nonprofit Needs
In an ongoing effort to help nonprofits overcome challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, we recently asked nonprofit leaders about their current mindset and most pressing needs. Nearly 100 nonprofit leaders responded to our online survey fielded between May 12 and 19, 2020. The outcome was clear: Nonprofit leaders are looking for supportive and innovative ways to overcome personal anxiety …
How to Host Successful Online Board Meetings
Although the coronavirus pandemic currently prevents us from connecting in person, team collaboration has never been more important, especially for nonprofits. Bringing leaders together virtually is critical as nonprofits navigate important business decisions, a new fundraising environment and the safety of employees and constituents. Here are seven tips for hosting effective online board meetings for nonprofits as you continue to …
NEW 2019 Nonprofit Leadership Classes in Pinellas County
We recently asked nonprofit leaders across Tampa Bay to tell us how the Nonprofit Leadership Center can better support and strengthen their work. The answer was clear: Offer more classes in Pinellas County. “I’d like to see NLC take some of their courses into the community and do more in Pinellas.” You shared your feedback, and we’ve listened. In addition …
Taking a Deep Dive into Board Excellence at the 2018 Board & Senior Leadership Conference
Presented by Registration for our 2018 Board & Senior Leadership Conference on November 8th is steaming along. And we’re thrilled to announce that J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has joined us as the Presenting Sponsor! Do you have your seats yet? Tampa Bay nonprofit leaders–and their board members–keep telling us how excited they are that NLC has tapped not …
Using For-Profit Language to Think Differently About Nonprofits
Republished with the permission of BoardSource, the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership. Nonprofits face many challenges today that are unique to the sector, with fundraising being one that immediately comes to mind. But nonprofit organizations are not necessarily as different from their for-profit counterparts as one might think; both require strong governance and oversight to accomplish their goals. They also …
Announcing the Best Practices Summit: Building the NEW Board Governance Toolkit
Team NLC is thrilled to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for our 2018 Board & Senior leadership Conference on November 8th. This year we’re bringing in not one but two BoardSource experts for a Best Practices Summit: Building the NEW Board Governance Toolkit. And we’re pleased to host this event in a new venue: the USF St. Petersburg …
2018 Board & Senior Leadership Conference | Best Practices Summit: Building the NEW Board Governance Toolkit
- 2018 Board & Senior Leadership Conference
November 8, 2018
8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Join us on November 8th for the Board & Senior Leadership Conference at USF St. Petersburg with Chuck Loring & Vernetta Walker! Best Practices Summit: Building the NEW Board Governance Toolkit November 8th | 8 am-5 pm | USF St. Petersburg CONFERENCE AGENDA November 8, 2018 USFSP Student Center, 200 6th Ave S, Read More
The Power of Nonprofit Board Exit Interviews
Republished with the permission of BoardSource, the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership. Nonprofit boards are tasked with overseeing the management of their organizations, but who oversees the board? While outside agencies may comment and provide feedback on board functioning, at the end of the day, boards are responsible for evaluating their own performance. Have you ever asked an employee …
Board Minutes: Who’s Who on the NLC Board
The New Year feels like a great time to introduce you to the fine folks who support and serve the NLC in a Board capacity. You can read their own personal statements as to why they chose to serve with us, so consider this a quick introduction and your invitation to read on for more. Let’s start with the …