Welcome to my blog! I’m excited to share a blend of insights from my years in the nonprofit world, along with lighthearted stories from my travels and everyday life. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, helpful resources, or simply a good laugh, you’ll find it here.
I hope these reflections and anecdotes will inform, inspire, and bring a smile to your face. Thank you for stopping by—I can’t wait to learn and grow together!
You Have a New Board Member - Now What?
You’ve recruited a new board member - congratulations!
But now what?
Too often, nonprofit leaders work hard to identify and recruit new board members, only to feel disappointed when those new members don’t dive in with energy and initiative. The truth is, board members - especially those new to your organization - need more than a seat at the table. They need orientation, engagement, and clarity about what success looks like.
This post is a companion to my earlier piece, “You’ve Joined a Nonprofit Board - Now What?”, which offered guidance to individual board members. This one is for those nonprofit staff and leaders who want to set their board members up for success from day one, increasing the efficacy of the board as a whole.
You’ve Joined a Nonprofit Board—Now What?
You’ve joined the board of a local nonprofit with the best of intentions. You want to give back to your community, and support an organization that does great work in a meaningful way.
Hopefully, you received an orientation and maybe even a job description. You almost certainly got a schedule of board meetings and upcoming events. But now what?
Here’s the thing: your organization likely values your time and may hesitate to ask too much of you. But the truth is, as a board member, you have a vital role to play. You’re not just a seat at the table—you’re a partner in advancing the mission.