Structure & Policy Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/board/structure-policy/ Helping the Helpers Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:43:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-favico-2-32x32.png Structure & Policy Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/board/structure-policy/ 32 32 yes Hosted by Joan Garry, the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, Nonprofits Are Messy is a discussion of the most pressing issues faced by nonprofit leadership. Joan and her guests tackle topics like the overhead myth, the best way to run special events, how to make a big fundraising ask, board-staff relations, and so much more. At times hilarious, uplifting, and frustrating, the stories told in this podcast should feel very familiar to anybody working in a nonprofit today. <br /> <br /> Topics include fundraising, leadership development, building a great board, Executive Director / Board relations, communications and messaging, staff management, nonprofit career advice, crisis management, digital marketing, social media, and so much more.<br /> <br /> Listen to real stories of nonprofit leaders like you and how they handled the mess. Because the truth is, nonprofits ARE messy. There’s not enough money, too many cooks, and an abundance of passion. Leading nonprofits isn’t easy. This podcast will help. Joan Garry false Joan Garry crystal@nonprofitleadershiplab.com Joan Garry Consulting Joan Garry Consulting podcast Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers Structure & Policy Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/board/structure-policy/ TV-PG The Hidden Ingredient of a High-Functioning Board https://joangarry.com/hidden-ingredient-high-functioning-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hidden-ingredient-high-functioning-board Wed, 08 May 2024 13:55:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596859 What is the well-kept secret of a high-functioning board? Joan shares the hidden ingredient and why every board needs it.

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Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses? https://joangarry.com/board-member-expenses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-member-expenses https://joangarry.com/board-member-expenses/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:25:29 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=588921 What board member expenses should nonprofits pay for? What should they NEVER pay for? GREAT questions! Here’s my answer...

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5 Reasons Your Board Would Benefit from a Give and Get Policy https://joangarry.com/give-and-get/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=give-and-get https://joangarry.com/give-and-get/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:44:59 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=588868 Here are five benefits for a give and get policy. I bet you will find that at least one of them will offer you an ‘AHA’ moment.

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The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit https://joangarry.com/best-non-profit-organizations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-non-profit-organizations https://joangarry.com/best-non-profit-organizations/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:55:58 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=584703 Here's what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?

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Why Nonprofits Never Have Enough Money https://joangarry.com/budgeting-for-nonprofits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=budgeting-for-nonprofits https://joangarry.com/budgeting-for-nonprofits/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:02:06 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=584243 Here's a budget process that will engage and inspire your board to raise even more money than you were planning to budget for in the first place.

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Is “Board Governance” a Dirty Word At Your Nonprofit? https://joangarry.com/board-governance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-governance Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:33:38 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=338633 Board governance and oversight of the finances is critical at nonprofits. Here are two free templates you can download to help get the board "on board."

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10 Big Reasons Your Executive Director Needs a Contract https://joangarry.com/executive-director-contracts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=executive-director-contracts https://joangarry.com/executive-director-contracts/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2015 22:12:52 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=69535 It's not just good for the Executive Director. So how exactly does a nonprofit organization benefit from Executive Director contracts?

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How to Build an Effective Executive Committee https://joangarry.com/effective-executive-committees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=effective-executive-committees https://joangarry.com/effective-executive-committees/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:28 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=855 So many organizations are unclear about what the Executive Committee does, why it's important and what an effective one looks like. I'm quite clear about it.

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What Makes A Great Board Fundraising Committee? https://joangarry.com/what-makes-a-great-board-fundraising-committee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-a-great-board-fundraising-committee https://joangarry.com/what-makes-a-great-board-fundraising-committee/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:35:14 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=830 So much confusion about the role of the Board Fundraising Committee. Allow me to offer some clarity with a 10 step plan to morph yours into a great and effective committee.

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What is an Executive Session? And Who Belongs at the Table? https://joangarry.com/executive-session/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=executive-session https://joangarry.com/executive-session/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:21:17 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=462 What are these executive sessions and when are CEOs in and when are they out.

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