Jul 21

The Matrix of Board Recruitment

Diversification on the Board of Directors is a key to the success of any nonprofit. For instance, if a board’s members look the same, are all the same age and gender, their influence on the organization’s leadership, vision, and strategic direction might be similar. Input from board members with varying backgrounds, locale, age, gender, and ethnicity creates a more nuanced vision. It’s also important for a board to look like the communities it serves.

April Anthony
Jun 2

Before, not after

We have lots of reminders about what has to happen before we achieve desired responses. Crawl before you walkThink before you speak Work before playLook both ways before crossing the roadYou have to dream before your dreams can come true

Bert Armstrong
May 19

Just Six Things

In the book Just Six Numbers by renowned astrophysicist Martin Rees, the genesis of the universe is explained in a simple theory based on just six numbers. Here is my simple theory of Just Six Things you really need to know to be a successful nonprofit leader:

Leslie Starsoneck
Apr 14

Leaders and Mentors

Many, many, many years ago while searching for an internship during my last semester in graduate school, my faculty advisor offered some cautionary words about a placement I was seriously considering.

Leslie Starsoneck

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