Been in a lot of well meaning meetings & community discussions where people are saying "We should really mobilize people for the election. We need to get femicide on the ballot this election" but then nothing comes of it! And the election is less than a month away! So, I whipped these together.

When it comes to #EDI, too many nonprofit boards are not walking the talk. This week's #NonprofitBoardStories looks at how to overcome pushback to advance EDI on the board. What advice would you share? 👉 shorturl.at/sqVAO #Npsky #nonprofitsky

My latest column - sorta - as we introduce @nicgagliardi.bsky.social and her Board Stories advice column. futureofgood.co/our-ceo-suck...

🚨 When a Major Donor Backs an Underperforming CEO: What Should a Board Do? 🚨 Read it here: www.riseandrun.co/blog/a-major... 🧵 1/5 #npsky #nonprofitsky #nonprofits #nonprofitgovernance

🧠 Is your strategic plan stuck in brainstorm mode? A strategy isn’t a long list of possibilities. It’s a clear, focused roadmap based on tough decisions. 🧵 1/4 #nonprofitsky #nonprofitstrategy #socialimpact #npsky

Common board practices that are harming nonprofits: - overusing and misusing in camera sessions - making leadership decisions that don't align with organizational values - avoiding self-reflection and self-evaluation - asking for impact without creating space for risk 1/2

🚩 "Why isn’t the board chair taking staff concerns about ED misconduct seriously?" 🚩 👉 This is often the result of conflict avoidance and a lack of clear process. Read this week's edition of #NonprofitBoardStories for insight and advice. www.riseandrun.co/blog/when-th... #npsky #nonprofitsky

Let's talk about what's *really* happening on nonprofit boards. I share a weekly newsletter with real (anonymous) board experiences, along with some helpful governance advice. It's kind of link 'Post Secret' meets 'Ann Landers', nonprofit style. Learn more 👉 www.riseandrun.co/board-stories

Nonprofit board Vice-Chairs: struggling with unclear roles, governance gaps, or a difficult Chair? Learn how to set boundaries, share responsibilities, and strengthen governance in our latest #NonprofitBoardStories blog. Read more 👉 www.riseandrun.co/blog/leading... #Nonprofitsky #NPSky

Executive Directors don’t quit jobs, they quit boards. 🧵 There are many of problems with the way we structure ED roles in the nonprofit sector: long hours, crappy pay, a lack of admin support . . . But the board dynamic is often the breaking point for EDs who leave their roles ‘prematurely’. 1/9