Leveraging Data for Better Board Decision Making
The opportunity is to leverage data and performance measures to objectively assess what is working and what is not in your association.
Noah Pawlucy serves as content and social media specialist for Association Options. In this role, Noah has oversight of all of the company’s communications including social media, app development, and content integration.
Volunteers Are Shrinking, How To Keep Your Most Important Resource
At least 80% of nonprofits in America rely on volunteers for their work force. In fact, most nonprofits would not exist if not for the volunteers that serve them.
Are You the “Up Periscope” For Your Organization?
The nonprofit world is seeing a downturn in volunteerism, a squeeze on its revenue streams and rising competition. How can you be the “up periscope” for your organization to see what is ahead and to make important course changes to maintain your organization’s relevance?
Top Ten Myths at the Board Table
You might have heard this one at the board table, “we cannot make a profit.” Or, the always popular, “anybody can do the ED’s job.” These are the myths that are promulgating boards across the country.
Quality of Life as an Association Executive
The problem with a board myth is that the director making the statement sounds believable. Without facts, the rest of the board accepts the statement.
What a Taekwondo Master and Piano Teacher Taught Me
It is amazing how every day life can help shape our thinking in areas we never thought would be impacted by unrelated activities…and so I thought!
The Take-Away, How to Make Your Events Unforgettable?
Why do we have one-time attendees at our events and never see them again? Delivering value goes far beyond just delivering content.
Governance Reboot in 2016 is Necessary
You have an ineffective Board of Directors and they know it and ask for help! This is the perfect opportunity to re-engineer decision-making in your organization and increase nimbleness and innovation.
Why Do We Waste Time At Board Meetings?
How many times do we say that we want our board of directors meetings to run more efficiently? Poorly run board meetings are the number one reason why there is a lack of focus around strategic issues.
The Biggest Mistake Any Nonprofit Should Avoid in 2016
A Harvard Business Article lists the 17 Fundament Traits of Organizational Effectiveness. The first and most poignant one is that “everyone [in your organization] has a good idea of the decisions and actions for which he or she is responsible.”