Governance | Clay Myers-Bowman

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Note: I first posted this 3 years ago. My recent post on the fundraising responsibility of a Board generated some really good comments and conversations. I still believe that assuring an organization’s fundraising activities is first and foremost the responsibility of the board of directors.…

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy (revisited)

June 9, 2015

For Birger Sandzén – A Case of Missed Fundraising Opportunities. An article I wrote recently.

For Birger Sandzén – A Case of Missed Opportunities

November 15, 2013

This re-written article of mine was posted over at FundChat.org this weekend. Thanks! http://www.fundchat.org/2013/10/26/nonprofit-boards-how-the-sausage-is-made

Posted over at FundChat

October 28, 2013

A must-see video.

A recent TED talk from Dan Pallotta. It’s the most meaningful and challenging I’ve seen yet this year. If you’re serious about advancing your mission and truly meeting the needs of those you serve, you’ll watch this, share it with your board members and volunteers, and start trying to figure out how we can change the underlying challenges Dan lays out.

April 1, 2013

I read a recent article in the online New York Times Dealbook about Lance Armstrong and was reminded that the flipside of finding new board members who’ll participate in the fundraising of the organization is the removal of board members who won’t or don’t measure…

Have you ever fired a board member?

December 19, 2012

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Click here for an audio version of today’s article. Is your organization more worried about Being than it is about Doing? I submitted an audition recently for an audio book that got me thinking about how much time and energy is spent by the nonprofit…

Being versus Doing

December 12, 2012

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There’s something wrong in the nonprofit sector. Really wrong. It’s a problem that can seem unsolvable because it’s so pervasive. Almost every executive director, CEO, development director, and consultant I talk to bemoans this problem. What is it? It’s this: Your board of directors has…

Most Small Nonprofits are Screwed

November 28, 2012

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My recent post on the fundraising responsibility of a Board generated some really good comments and conversations. I still believe that assuring an organization’s fundraising activities is first and foremost the responsibility of the board of directors. Of course there are a myriad of ways…

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy

October 31, 2012

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The image at right is the Donor Bill of Rights. Have you seen it? It was developed and endorsed by several organizations that have a vested interest in making sure that nonprofit groups are doing all they can to create and run ethical, donor-centered fundraising…

Do Donors Have Rights?

September 14, 2012

Here’s part two of my post about making changes at your nonprofit and making them stick. You’ll have to come up with a plan to initiate and sustain the inclusion of fundraising responsibilities into your nonprofit board’s job description. Here are a few steps you…

Part 2: Nonprofit Board Governance and Sausage Making

July 11, 2012

I first came in contact with a nonprofit board of directors back in 1987 when I volunteered to help an organization plan and implement a publicity campaign for their 5th anniversary celebration. It seemed like a really big deal when I got invited to attend…

Nonprofit Board Governance and Sausage Making: Part 1

July 6, 2012