Chi-West Hosts Workshop on Leadership, Ethics and Independence
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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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…
From Corner Cafe to Corporation - continue readingCase Study:Westside Regional Network for the Formerly Incarcerated
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Case Study:Westside Regional Network for the Formerly Incarcerated - continue readingBuilding Effective Boards Part I: Building Your Team
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…
Building Effective Boards Part I: Building Your Team - continue readingThe 7 Deadly Sins of Board Development
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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