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Are you about to become your organization’s board chair? Congratulations!

With this new role comes a lot of responsibility. Set a course for success by doing these six things:
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A strong, collaborative partnership between the board chair and chief executive is essential for nonprofit success.

This FAQ highlights ways leaders can engage in dynamic conversations that drive impactful results.
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Advocacy can help nonprofits advance their mission, increase funding, and solve community issues.

It’s important, as a tax-exempt organization, to understand what types of advocacy and lobbying is and is not allowed. Our resource outlines just that: hubs.ly/Q034dsrZ0

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The foundation of a knowledgeable and effective board is orientation and education.

As such, organizations should have an easy-to-use manual that board members can use throughout their terms. Our resource can be used as a template for developing your own:
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How well do you think employees at your organization understand the role of your board?

It’s important for employees to understand why the board exists in the first place. Not sure where to start this conversation? Check out our resource below: hubs.ly/Q034dfYT0

While transparency is crucial for donor acquisition, there’s a fine line between the public’s need to know and internal confidential information.

What should you share and where? Find the right balance using our organizational information dos and don’ts:
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Instituting a strong code of ethics can facilitate board member accountability and integrity.

Whether you're updating an existing code or creating one from scratch, our resource offers guidance and three example codes to get started.
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Nonprofit board meetings depend on interaction among people with different perspectives. Read tips to manage potential conflict in your board meetings and ensure productive discussions.

Check out our tips for managing board meeting conflicts.
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Staff, and some board members, may not be clear on the appropriate boundaries between board and staff. It is not always obvious.

Find out what's acceptable in board-staff interaction in our downloadable resource. hubs.ly/Q032KsV00

From spotting leadership potential to electing top candidates and training them for their roles, planning for board officer succession is crucial for every nonprofit board.

Our resource is designed to streamline and support every step of this journey.
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Want to better understand the effectiveness of your board meetings from the perspective of its members?

Download our Board Meeting Effectiveness Assessment, share it with your board members, and evaluate the results to improve your meetings. hubs.ly/Q032KrTr0

A strong, collaborative partnership between the board chair and chief executive is essential for nonprofit success.

This FAQ highlights ways leaders can engage in dynamic conversations that drive impactful results.
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Board meetings are crucial for strategic, action-oriented, and results-driven discussions. Ensure its effectiveness with preparation, a clear agenda, strong facilitation, and wise time management. Leverage leaders' expertise. Make the time count. hubs.ly/Q032nNDL0

Lobbying and political activity are easily confused but it is critical for public charities to know the difference.

Learn more about the different types of political activity and what you need to know to avoid missteps.
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