Understanding Programs: A Great Unrecognized Correlate to Board Excellence

The Editors

November 15, 2017

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It may sound obvious, but boards cannot lead effectively if they do not understand the organization’s work. BoardSource’s 2017 study, Leading with Intent, shows just how important this understanding is.

Based on this research, board members’ knowledge of programs correlates to stronger (or weaker) performance across several areas, including:

Strategic thinking and planning
Overall engagement and commitment
External leadership and ambassadorship, including fundraising and advocacy

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