Tag: board chair

Why Boards Even Matter

Why Boards Even Matter, with Mary Hiland

Our second episode with Mary Hiland, of Hiland Consulting. This time we examine why boards exist, how the culture of board recruiting may change, how to maintain board energy & morale, and taking a hard look at the question: Can we do away with the executive committee? We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
Why Boards Even Matter

Leaders Invest In Themselves, with Mary Hiland

Mary Hiland of Hiland Counsulting talks with us at length about issues in leadership development, especially as they apply to Board Chairs, examining a 2016 study of board chairs. Among the things we discuss: 51% of board chairs reported there was nothing to do to prepare them for board leadership. Mentorship was one thing board chairs reporting wanting more of, in preparation for leadership. Serving as the chair of a committee was helpful...