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Chi-West Hosts Workshop on Leadership, Ethics and Independence

June 7, 2010 at 7:08 pm

I thank Aletra Nicholson for sending the following announcement: Can’t see this email?  Click here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/645339227               You are invited to the following event: Leadership, Ethics, and Independence: How to Recruit, Keep, and Promote Great Board Members Date: Friday, June 18, 2010 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CT) Location:…

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From Corner Cafe to Corporation

May 25, 2010 at 1:36 pm

I just wanted to share this e-mail from John Pfeiffer of Inspiration Corporation: Hello, Everyone. I am happy to share a paper Inspiration Corporation wrote a few years ago to share its experience in completing two mergers to expand our geographic reach and program offerings. Here is the link: http://www.inspirationcorp.org/pdfs/The_Inspiration_Corporation_Merger_Experience_lowres.pdf (takes 1-2 minutes to download…

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Case Study:Westside Regional Network for the Formerly Incarcerated

May 24, 2010 at 3:51 pm

Case Study

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Building Effective Boards Part I: Building Your Team

May 24, 2010 at 12:58 pm

By Valerie F. Leonard, Community Development Consultant  It is very true that the capacity of an organization is determined by the abilities of the leadership.  Regardless of how skilled the employees or membership, the organization can go no further than the leaders are willing or able to take it.  Having said that, what are the…

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Board Development

September 3, 2009 at 2:10 am

We have all heard of the 7 deadly sins for our everyday lives—lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. These vices, if left unchecked, can lead to harmful consequences.  When it comes to board development, there are 7 mistakes that can stagnate organizational growth.  1.       Selecting board members based on friendship or family relationship,…

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