In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of non-profit governance, leadership, and the art of sustaining your mission. We explore the delicate balance a board must strike between strategic oversight and operational management, discussing effective practices for cultivating a high-performing board that truly drives the organization forward.

Our guests, experienced leaders Joseph Jones and Kelle Marsalis, share their insightful perspectives from both the staff and board-member chairs, drawing on years of experience in the non-profit sector.

We discuss:

• The Critical Role of the Board: How to balance providing strategic direction without overstepping into the day-to-day management of the staff.
• Measuring True Success: Moving beyond the budget to identify effective KPIs and metrics that truly gauge an organization's health and progress toward long-term goals.
• Recruitment for Diversity of Thought: Strategies for actively seeking and integrating a wide array of perspectives to future-proof the board and avoid a "popularity contest."
• The CEO-Board Chair Partnership: Why open communication and mutual respect are non-negotiable for a healthy and productive organization.
• The Governance Challenge on the Horizon: Addressing issues like turnover, complacency, and generational shifts in leadership and membership.

This episode is essential listening for anyone involved in the leadership and management of non-profits, associations, and chambers seeking to build agile and effective governance structures that uphold their core values.

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