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Board Governance

It’s Time for Nonprofit Boards to Have a Conversation about Sexual Misconduct

By Anne Wallestad | February 22, 2018

As countless individuals have come forward to share their stories of sexual harassment and assault, they are exposing the intolerable behaviors that have been tolerated for far too long, and the institutional cultures that allowed such behavior to go unchecked. What does this mean for your nonprofit board, even if it is not yet in the line of fire?

Leadership

Igniting Leadership for Power, Purpose, and Impact

By Anne Wallestad | November 3, 2017

Anne Wallestad, the CEO of BoardSource, gave a barnburner of a talk at the organization’s recent conference. In it, she emphasized the need for a values base in our boards and a willingness to stand up and advocate even when it might be seen as out of the ordinary. After all, that’s what leadership in the social sector requires.

board communications

Why Board Engagement in Advocacy Is Essential

By Anne Wallestad | July 15, 2015

With the release of a new edition of Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, BoardSource has formalized the expectation that advocacy is an essential board responsibility. Here’s why.