by Christina Becker | Aug 20, 2021 | Governance, News
Having a Board of Directors is Not Just About Putting Bums in Seats A non-profit organization’s achievement is built on the hard effort and commitment of the board members it is led by. That’s why when the board’s engagement falters, so does the board’s effectiveness...
by Christina Becker | Nov 10, 2020 | Governance
Do you have the feeling something is not right on your board? Do you have the sneaky pervasive feeling that you and your board’s processes do not allow your board to do its best work? Do you feel that your board culture is toxic and you don’t know how to change it? Do...
by Christina Becker | Mar 4, 2020 | Governance
A not so innocent question The governance committee of a large agency spent months discussing and researching possible board training solutions for their board, committees, and staff. The committee, the Executive Director and the board president had all agreed that it...
by Christina Becker | Jan 30, 2020 | News
One of the greatest conundrums of the nonprofit world is how to measure success? Profit can be an ugly word within the nonprofit sector. Bottom lines and services sold just doesn’t feel right when talking about the difference that your nonprofit wants to make in its...
by Christina Becker | Jan 15, 2019 | leadership
From Task to Vision In November 2014, I met some remarkable volunteer leaders. It was a great experience. The occasion was a workshop that I gave at the national conference of the Canadian Society of Association Executives on Volunteer Leadership. I love talking to...
