Building CEO and Board Success Part 1 of 3

Posted by Richard Onley
On April 23, 2019
Board Role

Is the CEO and Board Success Mutually Exclusive? In February 2018, Chief Executive Magazine reported: “One of the top reasons CEO’s stated for lack of success was ”the inability to build a connection with the Board” followed by “failure to manage the Board.” The article went on to discuss best practices and success strategies including developing an engagement plan to target each board member. Consider […]

Can a Policy Governance® Board do Fundraising?

Posted by Ted Hull
On March 5, 2019
Board Role, Clear Delegation, Fundraising

When a not-for-profit organization recruits board members, one of the desired – and even required – criteria is the capacity to raise funds. How well a candidate is connected with those who have deeps pockets and are more likely to reach into those pockets is a coveted asset. If you are on a Policy Governance […]

Does Your Board Govern as if It’s the “Top Dog” of the Organization?

Posted by Paul Zilz
On September 4, 2018
Board Role, Ends, Owners and Ownership

This is a fundamental, but often overlooked, question for your board to ask: “What is our position and our role in this organization?” The way your board answers this question will determine, to a large extent, its focus and its processes. Many boards assume that they are “at the top of the food chain,” that […]