Seven Simple Things to do Right Now to Increase Board Engagement

By Mary Walker | May 18, 2021

Nonprofit boards can be hard.  And leading this group of essential volunteers can feel like herding cats.  A long-term board engagement strategy is always my best recommendation.  But in the short run, here are few tips to help board chairs get started on the journey.  1) Read your mission statement out loud:  At. Every. Single.…

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Parking Lot Conversations

By Mary Walker | May 6, 2021
two people talking in a parking lot

I’ve been trying to put my finger on exactly what I’m missing since the world shut down last spring.  Except for a few days wondering about toilet paper supplies, all my basic needs have been met.  Most of my nonprofit clients are operational, and I can work via email and phone.  So, why then, do…

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