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

Board Chair Orientation Continued - Keys to Success

This week, we continue our conversation from episode 69, “You are the new board chair, now what?” In this episode, we discuss the keys to success as a board chair and top decisions to avoid. If you follow these keys, we believe you will have a successful tenure as board chair.
Timestamps:
00:00 Board Chair Orientation continued
01:20 Keys to success
04:20 Things to avoid
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The Board Chair who tackles big, hairy, audacious goals, Tom Koski

This week, we are speaking with Sarasota Orchestra’s board chair, Tom Koski. Together, we speak about how he got into philanthropy in Sarasota, fundraising for capital campaigns as a board chair, and the massive projects he has been involved with in Sarasota County.
The secret sauce to a capital campaign? Tom say's it is communicating the need. You take on massive projects because the sustainability of your organization is challenged without it. These projects are not "want to have's" they are "need to have's".
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Tom Koski and how he got involved in philanthropy in Sarasota
05:48 How did you approach fundraising for the first time?
08:50 Fundraising for big projects comes down to need
13:20 How do you convince your board of the need for these projects?
14:50 How does the idea of the concert hall come to fruition? How does it move from idea to action?
23:15 What is the board chair’s role?
28:12 Why do projects like this fail?
31:00 How do the board chair and CEO work together on a big project?
32:30 Recapping with Read
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You are the new board chair, now what?

Congratulations! You are the new board chair. Now what? Many organizations have just welcomed a new board chair, or will be welcoming one in the upcoming months. 
In this episode, we discuss the roles and characteristics of a board chair. We also touch on the initial steps a new board chair should take to get their tenure off to a positive start.
Timestamps:
00:00 You are the new board chair, now what?
01:05 Roles of the board chair
01:35 Characteristics of a good board chair
03:30 Initial steps of a new board chair
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Governance, Mergers, & Succession with Empath Health’s CEO Jonathan Fleece

This week, we are speaking with Jonathan Fleece, President and CEO of Empath Health. Empath Health is a $380m, 3000+ employee hospice, home health, and senior care oriented organization serving 60,000+ people from central to southwest Florida.
Jonathan shares with us how he came to be the CEO of Empath Health, the needs of a CEO from their board members, and merging nonprofit organizations.
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” We are grateful Jonathan found out why, and is helping make our community a better place as CEO of Empath Health.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Jonathan Fleece, President and CEO of Empath Health
06:20 Stepping off the board to interview for the CEO position
08:25 Compare the roles of a board member and CEO
11:40 For an organization of your size, what do you need from the board?
17:15 Communication between the CEO and the board
22:20 Merging organizations and nonprofit boards
27:00 What was the process of merging organizations?
30:20 Differences between running a nonprofit and for profit?
33:55 Biggest learning curve?
37:10 Recapping with Read
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The Basics of Board Ethics

This week, we are discussing board ethics. How to remain ethical while on a board, typical examples of potentially unethical behavior, and a litmus test to determine whether or not you should take specific actions. 
“Are the actions I take going to break the public trust? Then you shouldn’t do it.”
Timestamps:
00:00 - Board Ethics
01:20 - It starts with the IRS and State code
02:50 - Why is this important?
03:20 - Specific examples
05:40 - Be intentional about joining a nonprofit board
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”Why” and ”How” of Good Governance with a former CEO and now Board Chair Mary Ruiz

This week, we speak with Mary Ruiz, former CEO of Centerstone of Florida (f/k/a Manatee Glens) and newly elected board chair of MCR Health, Inc. In this episode, we discuss how Mary's experience as a CEO helps her be a more effective board member, why the Executive Committee may be a relic of the past, and how to get the most out of fellow board members. With her wisdom and experience, Mary gives valuable and useful tips for CEOs, board members, and nonprofits.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Mary Ruiz
02:40 How did you become CEO of Centerstone?
03:53 What does a CEO need from their board?
05:50 How did you structure your board meetings?
10:25 How does being CEO make you a better board member?
12:20 Recruiting board members for a specific purpose
16:00 What should board members avoid doing?
20:20 Compare and contrast the roles you have had
23:05 Advice for CEOs 
25:30 Advice for board members
27:27 You are not having enough fun
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Refresh Your Strategy in 2024

You do not need to create a new strategic plan every year. However, it would be of value to update your current strategic plan. We do this through a "strategy refresh". A short facilitated session in which we help you refresh your strategic plan with up-to-date information and knowledge. In an ever changing environment, your strategic direction should be influenced by the best and most recent information available.
Timestamps:
00:00 The last podcast of 2023
01:05 Strategy Refresh
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Nonprofit Board Members: Do This Before 2024

As the year comes to an end, there are a few tasks nonprofit board members can complete to wrap the year up successfully. These short but powerful tasks can help you get a head start on the new year and be prepared for your board responsibilities in 2024.
Timestamps:
00:00 What can you do as a board member before the end of the year?
01:20 #1 - Read your bylaws
01:50 #2 - Catch up on meeting minutes
02:40 #3 - Tell someone about your involvement with the organization
03:28 #4 - Make a donation
04:20 #5 - Send your executive director a note of appreciation
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The Podcast For Prospective Nonprofit Board Members

This week, we discuss aspects of nonprofit board membership prospective board members should consider before joining a board. Everyone on the board should be willing to give their time, talent, and treasure to their organization. Be sure to ask plenty of questions prior to joining a board to have a clear understanding of the level of commitment the organization is expecting.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Podcast for Prospective Nonprofit Board Members
01:15 Giving your time
02:08 Giving your talent
02:54 Giving your treasure
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The First Time Board President - A Discussion with Cheryl Evans of Project Light

This week, we are speaking with Board President of Project Light of Manatee, Cheryl Evans. Together, we discuss how Cheryl got involved in Project Light, stepping into the board president role for the first time, and how she is growing in the position. Cheryl candidly shares with us her successes and struggles. Including overcoming obstacles to recruit board members, facilitating the board meetings, and recognizing staff and board members.
Project Light of Manatee
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Cheryl Evans
04:30 How did you become board president?
08:00 What have been your biggest challenges as board chair?
10:00 How Cheryl recruited board members
12:00 How do you structure your board meetings?
14:30 Interacting with the Executive Director
17:40 How do you recognize staff and board members?
21:17 Advice to an incoming board chair
23:50 Recapping with Read
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