I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members

From Board Chair to CEO... of the same organization? With Will Armstead

In this episode we speak with Will Armstead, CEO and former Board Chair of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, the largest non-profit youth development organization on the Treasure Coast.
After serving 16 years in the Army and 20 years in the for-profit industry, Will became CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, driven by his personal mission- to give every child opportunities for a great future.
For Hurricane Ian Relief and Timestamps for this episode, please see below:
Hurricane Ian Relief:
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Employee Relief Fund:
"To provide financial assistance to qualified SMH employees who are adversely affected by Hurricane Ian."
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund:
"To provide recovery support to the Suncoast Region in response to a natural disaster. The fund will allow investments in long-term, long-range programs to sustain our agencies after initial emergency relief is provided."
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund:
"This Fund will focus on medium- and long-term recovery needs such as rebuilding homes and livelihoods, meeting the unique needs of vulnerable communities, and supporting mental health services."
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund:
"Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fund will support those most devastated. We will prioritize health and human services needs primarily in southern Sarasota County including Venice, hard-hit North Port, Englewood, Charlotte County, Lee County, and DeSoto County."
United Way Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund:
"Support relief efforts in DeSoto, Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough"
Timestamps:
(02:40) - Interview starts
(03:19) - Will introduces himself
(03:52) - How and why Will became CEO
(04:30) - Biggest transition from the for-profit world to non-profit world
(05:19) - Share a little bit about your role as a board member and the differences between Board member and CEO
(06:50) - Composition of a board from a CEO’s perspective
(08:24) - How do you identify a potential board member?
(10:43) - Expectations of a board member?
(18:00) - Relationship between CEO and Board Chair
(20:10) - Advice for when a board member is too involved with staff or operations?
(22:12) - How often should a board chair communicate with the board and the importance of communication
(24:50) - Properly engaging with your board and board chair
(29:07) - Advice you have to CEO’s when working with the board
(30:29) - Advice you have to Board members when working with the CEO and the organization
(32:41) - Recapping with Read
 
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Everything You Need to Know About Joining a Nonprofit Board with Susie Bowie

In the inaugural episode of I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members, we are joined by Susie Bowie, Executive Director of the Manatee Community Foundation to discuss everything you need to know about joining a nonprofit board.
Susie is a fountain of information and eloquently describes the role of a nonprofit board member. She has so much experience in this realm, being both a nonprofit Executive Director and board member of several organizations. Together, we discuss the attributes of a productive and unproductive board member, how young people can get involved in boards, thoughts on board members being required to financially contribute, how to get a better understanding of financials from a board's perspective and more!
We thank Susie so much for joining us today and sharing her wisdom. We both believe that board members are critical to the success of an organization and we want to make sure every board member can provide their best service to their organizations.
Key Takeaways:
Board members should come to the table ready to learn.
Young people can still bring value to a nonprofit board.
Board members can be a doer, donor, or door opener in order to help with fundraising.
Nonprofit staff members are extremely experienced and knowledgeable.
Listen to learn.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Interview starts
1:30 - What makes a good board member?
03:15 - Any traits that make an individual NOT a good board member?
05:05 - Has it become more challenging to share ideas in a board meeting?
08:20 - Is it the board members job to defend the mission of the organization
09:58 - How do I go about getting on a nonprofit board?
14:06 - What are your thoughts on board members having to financially contribute to the organization?
17:00 - How should someone behave as a new board member?
20:00 - How do you recommend someone get comfortable with board financial statements?
24:00 - What is the difference between a board member and staff member's responsibilities?
27:10 - What is the role of a board member in fundraising?
29:40 - Connecting the organization to new people as a board member is critical
31:35 - What are some of the most misunderstood aspects of being a board member?
35:25 - Respecting the skills of nonprofit leaders and staff
40:45 - Anything else?
41:50 - Recapping with Read
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Episode 00 - I 501(c) You

Welcome to I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members. We hope to educate current and future nonprofit board members on the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of being a nonprofit board member.
Join us every week for a new episode to learn the best practices for being a NonProfit Board member.
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