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Five Ways a Nonprofit Leader Can Better Engage the Board

by Funding For Good | Jul 5, 2022 | Board Development, Strategic Planning

“Our biggest problem is that our board isn’t active!” Nonprofit leaders report that a handful of board members consistently do all the work. In fact, “Only 33 percent of nonprofits report that their board members are actively involved in...

Practicing Self-Care to Minimize Burnout

by Funding For Good | Dec 19, 2019 | Board Development

How to Minimize BURNOUT. If it hasn’t happened to you, more likely than not, you know quite a few nonprofit leaders, employees, and even volunteers who claim to suffer from this all too common condition. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “burnout” in...

Board or Staff Retreat-Balance Pampering & Planning

by Funding For Good | Jan 3, 2019 | Board Development, Development/Fundraising

What comes to mind when you hear the words “Annual Board and Staff Retreat?” If those words made you cringe…ask yourself “Why?” Create a list of words that describe your organization’s typical annual retreat. 8-hour work day stuffy room...