How Not To Hate Board Engagement

How Not To Hate Board Engagement, with Sara McCaskey

Sara McCaskey is the Content Strategist at Surfboard. Surfboard is modern governance software for your board of directors. The second of two episodes, Sara and I talk about turning Board Engagement into a pleasant experience. We cover: Why are people frustrated with board management? The good improving your board management practices is actually very attainable Simple, tactical strategies for making board management less stressful and more...
Increasing Board Engagement

Increasing Board Engagement, With Sara McCaskey

Sara McCaskey is the Content Strategist at Surfboard. Surfboard is modern governance software for your board of directors. The first of two episodes, Sara and I talk about Increasing board engagement. We cover: The current state of nonprofit board engagement Why this is a problem for nonprofits What do you do about it? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot...
Board Recruiting Through A DEI Lens

Board Recruiting Through A DEI Lens

Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit board consultant and certified leadership coach. She is the Principal and CEO of The Board Pro. We talk about Board Recruiting with an eye on Diversity and Equity. Changing beliefs, behaviors, and practices related to board service and leadership can be challenging, but with the right coaching and tailored training you can steer your organization toward a sustainable future and an equitable...
Next Level Nonprofits

Next Level Nonprofits, with Chris Lambert

Dr. Chris Lambert is the author of Next Level Nonprofit and Founder/CEO of Life Remodeled.  In 2010 he started Life Remodeled, which repurposes vacant school buildings into one-stop hubs of opportunities and helps create neighborhood revitalization that lasts. Additionally, he and his dream team built and launched the Next Level Nonprofit organizational operating system, which helps nonprofits build dream teams and increase lasting impact. The...
Strategic Planning with Dolph Goldenburg

Strategic Planning with Dolph Goldenburg

Dolph Goldenburg visits the SnapCast to talk about strategic planning for nonprofits.  Dolph serves as a consultant, coach, and confidant for nonprofit leaders; and he is the Principal Consultant for Successful Nonprofits.    A good strategic planning process re-energizes your nonprofit organization by engaging your Board, staff, funders, and constituents in a meaningful manner. Nonprofits that develop a robust strategic plan build more...
Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game

Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game, with Hardy Smith

Hardy Smith visits the SnapCast to talk about his book: Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game. We talk at length about the book, why he wrote it, and how to address the frustrations often felt by board members and nonprofit executives. We touch on the following: Nonprofit leaders consistently share frustration about board engagement. Why don't board members do what they're supposed to do? What are relationship mistakes nonprofits are making with...
Building An Inclusive Board

Building An Inclusive Board, with Rachel Branaman

Rachel Branaman, Principal of Talem Consulting, visits the SnapCast to speak with Mickey about what the data says about board diversity and how they benefit from diversification. We discuss: The impact of the current statistics regarding diversity of nonprofit boards Value add of diverse voices and lived experiences in the board room Types of biases and the power structures in nonprofit organizations and boards Ways we know systemic racism is...
Does The Size Of The Organization Matter?

Does The Size Of The Organization Matter?

The eighth of eight episodes recorded at Cause Camp 2022,   Mickey speaks with Chris Hammond, Corporate Giving Connection, CEO and Founder; and Davin Salvagno, Purpose Point Founder and CEO.    This episode is sponsored by Arjuna Solutions. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
Inclusion and Nonprofit Boards

Inclusion and Nonprofit Boards, Part 2 with Robin Rosenberg

What do nonprofits need to know about looking at inclusivity within their organizations. We discuss multiple inclusion issues, what they mean for boards, and what inclusion means towards the mission of wanting to do good. We discuss: What is the real legacy of the nonprofit? Should a mission be designed to outlive its board members? What happens when you have diversity but not inclusion? Demonstrating ROI on inclusion efforts. We welcome support...
Board Engagement: You Are NOT Alone

Board Engagement: You Are NOT Alone

Katherine Kreuchauf returns to the SnapCast to talk about her new venture, OnPoint Philanthropy. We talk about board engagement, touching on recent research, and ways to improve board functioning.  Among the topics we cover:  Board engagement is a process that starts with the first conversation re board membership Most organizations don’t invest time into building a high performing board Same principals as building a high performing team of...