Leadership & Organizational Health

It's Stewardship of Mission Ask most board members what their primary responsibility is, and you'll likely hear words such as governance, oversight, accountability, compliance, or fiduciary responsibility. Those answers are not wrong. In fact, strong governance is essential to the health of any nonprofit organization. Boards are entrusted with significant responsibilities. They oversee finances, establish policies, hire and evaluate executive leadership, and ensure that the o

Five Signs It May Be Time for Realignment Most organizations do not struggle because they lack passion. In fact, many of the organizations facing the greatest challenges today are led by deeply committed people who care deeply about their mission, clients, donors, staff, and communities. The problem is rarely a lack of commitment. More often, organizations become stuck because the structures, systems, and leadership approaches that helped them succeed in one season are no lon