Board Relationship Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/ceo/board-relationship/ Helping the Helpers Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:58:20 +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 Board Relationship Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/ceo/board-relationship/ 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 Board Relationship Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/ceo/board-relationship/ TV-PG How To Build Authentic Relationships Electronically https://joangarry.com/how-to-build-authentic-relationships-electronically/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-build-authentic-relationships-electronically Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:55:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597151 I’ve spent over a decade nurturing a meaningful friendship with Beth Kanter, entirely through electronic communication, proving that authentic connections can thrive in the digital world. In this piece, I share strategies for building and sustaining impactful relationships electronically, with humor, intention, and a touch of creativity.

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]]> The 3 Deadly Sins Of Dysfunctional Boards https://joangarry.com/3-deadly-sins-dysfunctional-boards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-deadly-sins-dysfunctional-boards Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:08:02 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596897 Discover the three deadly sins that make nonprofit boards dysfunctional and get my tips to transform your board into a powerhouse.

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]]> No More Boring Board Meetings! https://joangarry.com/boring-board-meetings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boring-board-meetings Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:29:12 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596665 Learn my simple equation that can turn your board from low performing to informed, enriched, engaged, and ignited.

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]]> A Step-by-Step Recipe For Meaningful Board Engagement https://joangarry.com/board-engagement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-engagement Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:14:56 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=595460 An engaged board is a high-functioning board. Keep reading to learn how to empower your board to engage in strategic decision making for your nonprofit.

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]]> 6 Ways to Thank Your Nonprofit Board Members https://joangarry.com/thank-your-nonprofit-board-members/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thank-your-nonprofit-board-members Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:16:53 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=590546 Your nonprofit board members may not be perfect, but they are committed. Here are 6 ways to thank them for all that they do.

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]]> Why Every Nonprofit Leader Hates Icebreakers (And Why You Shouldn’t) https://joangarry.com/hates-icebreakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hates-icebreakers https://joangarry.com/hates-icebreakers/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:45:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=590336 Do you hate icebreakers? In this post, I’ll fill you in on why you shouldn’t and share a few icebreakers that can build trust and connection with your team.

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]]> https://joangarry.com/hates-icebreakers/feed/ 0 10 Tough Questions Every Board Member Should Ask https://joangarry.com/tough-questions-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tough-questions-board Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:15:33 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=590296 Most founders start with what I call the “Friends of the Founder” boards. I’m talking about your tight knit circle. Maybe family, or even chosen family--either way they are 150% behind your mission and delighted to say, “Yes!”

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]]> 3 Nonprofit Founders Who Have Transformed Their Boards https://joangarry.com/founder-boards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=founder-boards https://joangarry.com/founder-boards/#respond Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:54:47 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=590270 Most founders start with what I call the “Friends of the Founder” boards. I’m talking about your tight knit circle. Maybe family, or even chosen family--either way they are 150% behind your mission and delighted to say, “Yes!”

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]]> https://joangarry.com/founder-boards/feed/ 0 Why You’re Not Raising More Money https://joangarry.com/raising-more-money/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raising-more-money Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:57:46 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=590018 I get this question a lot. Here’s an assessment tool you can use to figure out the right answers (with advice on what to do about it).

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]]> Don’t Start the New Year Without Having 3 Important Conversations First https://joangarry.com/important-conversations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=important-conversations https://joangarry.com/important-conversations/#respond Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:29:28 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=589982 You can agree to begin 2021 with endless to-do’s. Everything is a priority. So much noise. Stress. Anxiety. Or… you can take a different path.

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