by Robert Leamer | Sep 8, 2026 | Nonprofit Boards
Conferences can be a great source of information and inspiration. Most nonprofits belong to a regional or national association or similar affinity group that holds an annual conference. These can be a great source of information and inspiration for both management...
by Robert Leamer | Aug 10, 2026 | Board/CEO Relationships, Nonprofit Boards, Nonprofit Governance
“Our CEO may be an SOB”Most nonprofit board leaders want their organizations to run as they were designed, operating smoothly, focused on their mission and free of any “extraneous” problems and distractions. Unfortunately, unexpected problems can come...
by Robert Leamer | Mar 19, 2026 | Nonprofit Boards, Nonprofit Governance
Nonprofit Governance – The Basics Occasionally, it’s helpful to pause and revisit the fundamental principles of nonprofit governance. In this blog, we’ll walk through some of the most frequently asked questions about how nonprofit organizations are governed—starting...
by Robert Leamer | Feb 5, 2026 | Nonprofit Boards
While most New Year’s resolutions die an untimely death by mid-February, they do serve an important role by giving us a moment of self-reflection and an opportunity to identify areas of our lives that need attention. Organizations can use this same technique to assess...
by Robert Leamer | Dec 16, 2025 | Nonprofit Boards, Nonprofit Governance
It’s a question that is often whispered when nonprofit directors assemble:“Shouldn’t nonprofit directors receive compensation?” After all, it’s an important job; nonprofit directors are fiduciaries of agencies with annual budgets in the millions, employing...
by Robert Leamer | Sep 2, 2025 | Nonprofit Boards, Nonprofit Governance
DisclaimerThe following blog addresses a subject not typically discussed in nonprofit governance forums – sex in the workplace. The fictitious situations presented are actually not uncommon and a board is wise to consider the implications of these situations in...
