Board Service: I’m Just Not That Into You (A Poem)
I saw your great mission It was love at first sight I knew I should serve and get it all right They welcomed me in but did not provide...
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theboardpro
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Board Pro 2022 Round Up!
Who’s at the Top Matters! The Board Pro was launched in 2020 on this belief and mantra. As a supporter of The Board Pro, you know that...
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theboardpro
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
Ready Set Go! Year-End Fundraising for Nonprofit Boards
Can you believe 2022 is almost over? The end of this week is October 1st and the beginning of the fourth quarter of the year. Here’s a...
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theboardpro
- Aug 2, 2022
- 6 min
What Nonprofit Boards should know About Black Philanthropy
August marks the beginning of Black Philanthropy Month, a collective effort founded in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Copeland who defines it as, “a...
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theboardpro
- Jun 1, 2022
- 4 min
Empathy & Compassion: The New Mandate for Board Leadership
Empathy and compassion have always been important skills and traits for nonprofit leaders, but in this new climate of fear, mistrust,...
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theboardpro
- Apr 27, 2022
- 6 min
Lessons From a Cross-Racial Team About Building Belonging
Posted by Christal M. Cherry & Dr. Renee Rubin Ross As nonprofit consultants, we’ve found the need for board guidance and support with...
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theboardpro
- Mar 8, 2022
- 5 min
The End Game to Creating Belonging on Nonprofit Boards
“I don’t want to play with them. They’re mean.” (My five-year-old son about seven years ago when playing on the playground) I remembered...
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theboardpro
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
Celebrate Inclusion and Belonging with Your Kids
While sitting outdoors at a local restaurant, I noticed a white family nearby. There was nothing uncommon about them until another family...
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theboardpro
- Dec 11, 2021
- 3 min
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Nonprofits
Diversity and inclusion are important concepts in the nonprofit sector because nonprofits are created to serve communities made up of...
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theboardpro
- Aug 24, 2021
- 1 min
Creating a Healthy Board, The Board Pro on Fundraising Leadership Podcast
I had the opportunity to sit down on the Fundraising Leadership Podcast recently with, Janice and David to talk about what it takes to be...
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theboardpro
- Aug 24, 2021
- 1 min
Building Diverse Boards, interview with The Board Pro
I had the opportunity to sit down with Taylor Shanklin, CEO of Barlele, to talk on her LIVE show about my favorite topic: Building...
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theboardpro
- Jul 5, 2021
- 5 min
Broken Crayons: What Happens When Nonprofit Leadership Fails Fundraisers of Color
This is from a previous guest post on the Bloomerang blog We trusted you! We knew when we showed up on day one as the new Chief...
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theboardpro
- Jul 2, 2021
- 4 min
Building A Nonprofit Board That Understands Financial Stewardship
This is from a previous guest post on the Kindful blog Not every nonprofit board member needs to be a financial whiz to effectively serve...
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theboardpro
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min
Fundraising and Ministry On-Demand Webinar
Have you ever wondered if your job as a fundraiser is pleasing to God? We know that those who give and those who receive are rewarded and...
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theboardpro
- May 3, 2021
- 4 min
When There’s Beef On Your Nonprofit Board
(Originally posted on Bloomerang) This season is ripe for conflict. So much is going on in the world outside of the realm of nonprofit...
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theboardpro
- Apr 12, 2021
- 1 min
Silence Is Not Golden
At the Board Pro, we have developed an all-new digital workbook that will help you train your WOKE board on race-equity and inclusion. ...
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theboardpro
- Apr 8, 2021
- 2 min
Before You Say Yes, Bake the Cake Before Committing to Nonprofit Board Service
Nonprofit board service is a serious matter! It is a huge commitment that requires devotion and proactive effort like making a cake from...
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theboardpro
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
Discomfort is the New Black: 5 Ways Nonprofit Boards Can Learn How To Become More Inclusive
It’s ok. No one is going to shoot darts at you or your board because you’ve been asleep at the wheel when it comes to racial equity and...
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theboardpro
- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
When Its Time To Go: Firing Crummy Board Members
We’ve come a long way. Surviving the challenges of 2020 was difficult. Many nonprofits folded or were drastically injured. Some boards...
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theboardpro
- Oct 24, 2020
- 3 min
Bold and Brazen Year-End Fundraising for Boards
This is it! We are in the final push to get those needed gifts in to close out the year. And what a year this has been! In the first...
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