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

The Secret to a Successful Board Retreat? Detailed Preparation and Planning

A board retreat is a wonderful opportunity for board members to get to know each other, to plan for the upcoming year, or discuss an important topic in depth. However, these can only be achieved with a properly planned retreat. Today, we discuss the strategies we use to conduct a productive nonprofit board retreat.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Our board retreat process
01:58 - Planning
03:20 - Preparation
05:30 - The run of show
06:50 - Include a meal
08:20 - Using a facilitator
09:00 - Follow up and action items
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Giving Thanks This Season

In the spirit of the season, today we are giving thanks. From us at The Corley Company, we thank the nonprofit organization’s making our community a better place, the leadership and staff that carry out the work, the donors that help make projects happen and the volunteers who give so much of their time.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Thank You Listeners
(01:20) 10% from Listen Notes
(01:40) Thank you guests
(02:00) Thank you for the organization
(02:50) Thank you Executive Directors
(03:10) Thank you staff
(03:30) Thank you donors
(03:40) Thank you board members and volunteers
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”Terming out” Does Not Mean ”Gone Forever”

Imagine giving 3-6 years of your volunteer time to an organization, only to roll off the board and never hear from the organization again. This is a very realistic scenario for many board members. In this week’s episode, we are discussing what happens when you roll off a nonprofit board and how organizations can keep past board members engaged.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Board Tenure and when you leave the board
01:30 - How to engage past board members
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A Masterclass in Board Engagement with Dawn Stanhope

This week, we are joined by the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Dawn Stanhope. When it comes to engaging your board, there aren't many people who do it like Dawn, and she actually has two boards. Listen in to hear Dawn’s strategies for keeping board members engaged, what she looks for when she is identifying new board members, and what a CEO needs from their board.
Timestamps:
(01:00) Introducing Dawn Stanhope
(03:00) What is your approach to working with your board?
(04:05) What is the CEOs role in engaging the board?
(05:40) Time management with the board
(08:50) Quarterly board social
(11:00) Identifying board members
(16:20) How have you evolved the board to reflect the composition of your clientele?
(20:55) What do you need from board members?
(22:45) Words of wisdom for new CEOs
(26:22) How do you manage everything with the board?
(29:00) Recapping with Read
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Recruiting Superstar Board Members: The 4 Key Desires

In this week’s episode we talk about what nonprofit board members want. People join nonprofit boards for a multitude of reasons, but we believe they can be narrowed down to 4. They want to contribute, make a difference, grow skills, and build relationships.
If your nonprofit board can provide these four things, we believe you will have an easier time recruiting and adding new board members.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Recruiting nonprofit board members
(01:52) #1 - They want to contribute/#2 - Make a difference towards the mission
(02:45) #3 - Grow skills and learn new things
(03:41) #4 - Build relationships
(04:30) Wrapping up
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Don’t Get Sued as a Nonprofit Board Member with Michael Howard

This week we are speaking with Atlas Insurance’s, Michael Howard. Michael has a wealth of knowledge in the nonprofit insurance space and generously shares with us. Michael explains the risks nonprofits need to be aware of that are not insurance related, the actual coverage a D&O insurance policy provides, when nonprofits and nonprofit board members can get in trouble, and most importantly, how to mitigate these risks. This is a must listen to episode for any nonprofit board member.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Michael Howard
(04:00) What risks do nonprofits need to be aware of?
(07:40) Trends in risk management nonprofits should be aware of
(11:40) What basic types of insurance should nonprofits have?
(13:40) Does your E&O and D&O actually cover everything?
(15:10) Where do nonprofits get in trouble?
(19:00) Other ways nonprofits can mitigate their risk
(20:55) What factors would you consider before joining a nonprofit board?
(25:17) Anything else?
(29:24) Recapping with Read
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Strategy - A Process not a Plan

This week, we are discussing the importance of regular strategic planning. However, you do not have to create a brand new strategic plan every time your previous plan comes to an end. It is possible to update the plan and extend several of the objectives. Along with updating the strategic plan, we discuss the benefits of strategic planning, including engaging internal and external stakeholders, identifying priorities, and coming to a common understanding of the mission.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why you might want to consider regular strategic planning
(00:35) Biggest benefits of strategic planning - engaging stakeholders
(01:40) Engaging Staff
(02:30) Identifying priorities
(03:20) Discuss the mission
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3 Keys for an Executive Director: Collaborate, Communicate, Keep Your Board Engaged with Rick Yocum

This week, we are speaking with Rick Yocum, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County. Rick had a diverse background of experience before joining the Humane Society of Manatee County. We believe this has contributed greatly to his success. Rick provides us with great information on how to communicate with your board, keeping your board members engaged, managing volunteers, working with your board chair, and more. Rick does this in his clear and concise communication style. Similar to how he recommends communicating with the board.
After listening to this interview, it is clear that the animals and people at the Humane Society of Manatee County are in good hands.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Rick
(03:15) Becoming the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County
(04:35) Biggest learning experience going from for profit to nonprofit?
(06:18) How do you communicate with your board?
(11:35) How do you keep the board engaged?
(13:30) Rick’s approach to board meetings
(17:10) Rick’s approach on committees
(19:00) Advice for working with the board chair
(22:25) Rick’s approach in managing volunteers
(25:55) Rick’s last pieces of advice
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4 Primary Roles of a Nonprofit Board of Directors

Today, we discuss the 4 primary roles of a nonprofit board of directors. These roles allow the nonprofit board to function as intended, support the organization, and fulfill the fiduciary duties. These 4 roles should be consistent across any nonprofit board, as all nonprofit organizations need support in these four categories.
Timestamps:
(01:00) 4 Primary Roles of a nonprofit board of directors
(01:20) #1 - Governance
(01:40) #2 - Oversight and fiduciary responsibility
(02:25) #3 - Guidance on the strategic direction
(03:05) #4 - Fundraising
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1 Year of Podcasting for Nonprofit Board Members

I 501(c) You - The Podcast for Nonprofit Board Members is 1 year old! In the 52nd episode of I 501(c) You, Michael reflects on the guests who have joined us on I501(c) You, he discusses topics from the past year he is seeing in his consulting practice, and he speculates on what the next year holds. 
Timestamps:
(00:00) Past guests
(00:35) Happy birthday I 501(c) You!
(01:30) Serving on a nonprofit board is the best leadership development experience
(03:26) The importance of bylaws
(04:57) The importance of the Board Chair & CEO relationship
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