The relationship between the chair of the nonprofit board of directors and the chief executive of the organization is, according to the theory on governance partnership, foundational to the new leadership model for nonprofit organizations. The new leadership model for nonprofit organizations, according to the theory of
Read more →Why is Governance Partnership important to nonprofit organizations? Why is Governance Partnership important to Boards of Directors, Board Chairs, and Chief Executives? Here is my answer to these questions. It is important because nonprofit organizations and its leaders are concerned about making sure that the mission will
Read more →Think of the many highway intersections you have encountered. Some are simple and unmarked , others have four way stop signs or stop and go lights. Some intersections are more complex having five or more roads coming to a central point controlled by a traffic circle. The
Read more →One the most important roles of the Board of Directors is the selection of a Chief Executive, according to BoardSource. It is the Chief Executive that acts in the intersection between governance and the organization. The Chief Executive acts on behalf of the board to ensure that
Read more →When we talk about improving governance, a key question that keeps on surfacing is: How much time should the chief executive spend on governance? When I asked governance experts this question, without hesitation they say 25%! After that first response, the often pause and then add this
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