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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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You can take baby steps and evaluate which strategies are successful and which are not. During a development retreat in February of 2020, the board discussed various governance models and how they could shift perspective to maximize CITE’s potential,” Sharon recalled. “We I’m not suggesting that you level the cake.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. A calendar of events.

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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

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Create a mentor program. . Create a mentor program. . With a mentor program, you can help your ambassadors get up and running as soon as possible. It’s best to familiarize your new ambassadors with the mentor program during your onboarding event. When launching your mentor program, be sure to: . It’s a win-win!

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

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Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members. Welcome them aboard.

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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

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These program practices include needs assessment, decision-making, program implementation, and evaluation. Asking for beneficiary input on needs assessments and evaluations can show funders the true need for their dollars and demonstrate that the organization is meeting program objectives, noted in " The Eyes of the Beholders.".

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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers

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In a recent Blackbaud webinar , we discussed four critical elements of managing and retaining development officers: consistency, clarity, accountability, and solidarity. Successful organizations create a quantifiable performance evaluation using fundraising software to identify the top 3–4 metrics. Foster trust through consistency.

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