I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members The Corley Company, LLC

This week, we interview Mark Gordon, nonprofit board member and Managing Editor of the Business Observer. Together, we discuss Mark’s motivation for serving on nonprofits boards, what he has learned from serving on boards, 501(c)6 vs 501(c)3 service, and preconceptions about serving on boards.
Mark is also the host of From the Corner Office, a podcast by the Business Observer which interviews leaders from around the west coast of Florida.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Mark Gordon, Managing Editor for Business Observer and nonprofit board member
03:05 Why do you serve on nonprofit boards?
06:00 Finding his voice on nonprofit boards
07:10 501(c)6 vs 501(c)3 service
09:10 What have you learned from serving on boards?
12:40 What keeps you energized as a board member?
15:10 What makes a good board meeting?
16:55 How do you prepare for a board meeting?
17:55 Advice to potential board members
20:55 Parting words - Mark’s experience podcasting
22:22 Recapping with Read
Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization.
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This week, we discuss the constant nature of board recruitment. Just because you recently onboarded this year's board members does not mean you can stop. Next year will come, board members will roll off, and new members are needed to come onto the board.
Timestamps:
00:00 Always be recruiting board members
00:40 Use your board matrix
01:40 Put them on a committee
Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization.
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For many organizations, July 1st marks the beginning of the new fiscal year. This is a great time to onboard new board members, energize your staff with a new budget, and strategize for the new year. In this episode, we discuss a 6-step process to identify your organization's strategic direction in 2 hours. As a board, you do not need to spend all day discussing your direction. You can get your organization's priorities within 120 minutes. Once you set the priorities, sit back and let the staff carry out your vision for the organization.
Timestamps:
00:00 Identify strategic priorities for next year
01:25 Ground yourself in the mission
02:07 SWOT analysis
03:05 Aspirations
03:55 Prioritization
05:25 Step back - and hand it off to staff
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It is the week of July 4th, a perfect time for your executive director to take a vacation. As a board member, you should ensure that your executive director is taking time off to be able to refresh and continue to drive the mission forward. Many leaders of organizations do not take adequate time off, leading to burn out and lower retention rates. Make sure your Executive Director is taking time off this week.
Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization.
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This week, we speak with Chris Williams, owner of Aginto and Advisory Board Chair of Salvation Army Manatee County. Chris came to Salvation Army first as a client, then as a volunteer, and after some time was asked to join the board and then be board chair. In this episode, we discuss how Chris approaches his board meetings, communicating with other board members and with the executive director, and Chris provides words of advice for those who may be interested in serving on a nonprofit board.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Chris Williams, Advisory Board Chair Salvation Army Manatee County
04:00 Why did you become board chair?
05:15 How does volunteering to lead a board help you at work?
06:22 Managing a nonprofit board
07:55 Communicating with the Executive Director and Area Commanders
10:25 How do you approach your board meetings?
11:55 What surprised you about the nonprofit space?
13:55 Words of advice for joining a nonprofit board
15:35 Shining light on an organization’s mission
17:10 Last thoughts
18:45 Recapping with Read
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Last week, we discussed retaining your CEO or executive director. This week, we transition to executive succession planning. We discuss having a plan for an acting CEO, an interim CEO, and a rising CEO. Many organizations want to bring along the next leader while their current CEO is still running the show. However, not every organization has that luxury and needs to have a plan in case the CEO has to step away in an emergency.
Timestamps:
00:00 Executive Succession Planning
01:20 Understanding the executive’s role
02:05 3 types of succession plans
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