Tag: board engagement
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Why Passion Without Clarity Fails Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofit boards attract passionate, committed people—leaders who genuinely care about the mission and want to help create meaningful change. Yet many boards discover that passion alone cannot sustain effective governance. Over time, enthusiasm fades, meetings lose purpose, and even highly dedicated directors begin to disengage. The underlying issue is not a lack of interest, but…
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The Real Cost of a Show-and-Tell Board
Most nonprofit board meetings follow a familiar pattern: the chief executive presents a series of reports, staff share updates, committees offer summaries, and board members listen politely before approving what has already happened. On the surface, this feels efficient. Information is shared, deadlines are met, and everyone leaves believing they have fulfilled their duties. But…
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Why Boards Drift, and How to Bring Them Back
Every nonprofit board begins with genuine enthusiasm. New members join because they care deeply about the mission and want to contribute to meaningful change. Yet over time, something subtle and unintentional often occurs: purpose fades, meetings lose energy, and the board becomes less connected to the organization’s real impact. This phenomenon, known as Board Drift,…
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