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“Nonprofits not tapping staff for senior posts” is the title of a recent blog post by Philanthropy North Carolina’s Todd Cohen. It leads with the statement “Succession planning consistently is the top organizational concern of nonprofit boards and CEOs, yet nonprofit leaders are not promoting current staff to fill senior positions, a new study says.”
Donors want measured impact, not just a statement of organizational goals and activities. They want to know that what an organization does matters.
If done correctly, board service is a serious commitment of time, energy and expertise. It should also be a terrifically rewarding experience for the board member. In order to make sure it’s the right fit, there are lots of questions you should ask after that first one (and that the non profit should be prepared to answer) before you sign on.
A leader makes or is encouraged to make a hasty exit after a short tenure at a non- profit. Word spreads quickly through the non-profit community and people begin to share their opinions. They agree with the decision for the Executive Director to part ways with the organization, or they disagree with the decision. Either way, they are usually concerned about the short or long term stability of the organization. And sometimes, they ask: “Who did the search?”
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