tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36570806613002790782024-02-18T18:13:51.165-08:00More Lessons From the Nonprofit BoardroomJohn Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-58749367838331929442020-10-20T11:02:00.000-07:002020-10-20T11:02:34.749-07:00BONUS LESSON – Index to 40 Blogs<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">OUR FINAL BLOG! </span></b>We hope you’ve found value for your board in <b><i><span style="color: #073763;">More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</span></i></b>, this 40-week journey through the book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom: Effectiveness, Excellence, Elephants! </i>by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Over the last 40 Wednesdays, we've featured 40 guest bloggers and their favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are some final thoughts from Dan and John—and a click-on menu of all 40 bloggers and 40 lessons—plus a bonus lesson by ECFA President Michael Martin on a free board self-assessment. </span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFziSKtEjB2UkJf2XY6v6lInOcrhgSt61CMOjfkEgIVjBQpcfihm31qm8LZhs_TVnXhUbj_4VHjjJxZMO5K-Ez91lHevLW4dfTAWmPFlttYLwPFmjnUIVLeXb633VIdNioLd3xYau8p4/s336/42+-+CAUTION2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="336" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFziSKtEjB2UkJf2XY6v6lInOcrhgSt61CMOjfkEgIVjBQpcfihm31qm8LZhs_TVnXhUbj_4VHjjJxZMO5K-Ez91lHevLW4dfTAWmPFlttYLwPFmjnUIVLeXb633VIdNioLd3xYau8p4/s320/42+-+CAUTION2.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>CAUTIONS AND CATALYSTS! Index to the 40 Blogs</b><br /></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">To address the elephant in the room, you must have the right board members in the room.</i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">As Busby and Pearson wrote in their introduction, “To address the elephant in the room, you must have the right board members in the room. Board service is not for the weak of heart. So in these lessons, you’ll find numerous alerts, cautions, and warnings: how to guard your CEO’s soul, insights on succession planning, the <i>Governance Pendulum Principle</i>, the dangers of botched executive sessions, and why résumé-builders make lousy board members.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">“We pray that this book [and these blogs] will be a catalyst for your board </span></b>to have numerous healthy conversations about effectiveness, excellence, and elephants. And we also salute you and thank you for accepting the sacred trust of ministry board service. God is honored.”</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: medium;">CLICK-ON INDEX TO ALL 40 LESSONS</span></b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">ECFA is grateful to our 40 guest bloggers who shared their insights and color commentaries on all 40 lessons over the last 40 Wednesdays. Click on a relevant lesson for your board—and share the link with your board members today!<div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">BONUS RESOURCE AND FREE ONLINE SURVEY</span></b></div><div>How Healthy Is Your Board? NonprofitBoardScore™ (<a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/10/bonus-lesson-how-healthy-is-your-board.html"><b>Michael Martin</b></a>)<br /><br /><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 1: THE POWERFUL IMPACT OF HIGHLY ENGAGED BOARDS</span></b></div><div>1) Big Blessings Abound When Governance Faithfulness Flourishes (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/01/lesson-1-big-blessings-abound-when.html">Wayne Pedersen</a></b>)</div><div>2) Engage Board Members in Generative Thinking (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/01/lesson-2-engage-board-members-in.html">Bruce Johnson</a></b>)</div><div>3) The Productivity Payoff of Intentional Hospitality (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/01/lesson-3-productivity-payoff-of.html">Rick Alvis</a></b>)</div><div>4) Guarding Your CEO’s Soul<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/01/lesson-4-of-40-guarding-your-ceos-soul.html">Wes Willmer</a></b>)</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 2: BOARDROOM TOOLS AND TEMPLATES</span></b></div><div>5) Dashboards Are Not a Secret Sauce for Sound Governance (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/02/lesson-5-dashboards-are-not-secret.html">Reid Lehman</a></b>)</div><div>6) Enhance Harmony by Clarifying Your Participant-Hat Expectations (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/02/lesson-6-enhance-harmony-by-clarifying.html">Andy Bales</a></b>) </div><div>7) Eliminate Fuzziness Between Board and Staff Roles (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/02/lesson-7-eliminate-fuzziness-between.html">Bill Gruenwald</a></b>)</div><div>8) Design Your Succession Plan—NOW! (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/02/lesson-8-design-your-succession-plannow.html">Bill Frisby</a></b>)</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 3: NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD MEMBER HALL OF FAME</span></b></div><div>9) Just Do One Thing a Month (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/lesson-9-just-do-one-thing-month.html">Devlin Donaldson</a></b>)</div><div>10) A Unanimous Choice for the Board Member Hall of Fame (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/lesson-10-unanimous-choice-for-board.html">Woody McLendon</a></b>)</div><div>11) Thrive With Four Kingdom Values (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/lesson-11-thrive-with-four-kingdom.html">Hal Habecker</a></b>)</div><div>12) Keeping the Boardroom Afloat (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/lesson-12-keeping-boardroom-afloat.html">Willie Nolte</a></b>)</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 4: EPIPHANIES IN THE BOARDROOM</span></b></div><div>13) Caution! Understand the Governance Pendulum Principle (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/lesson-13-caution-understand-governance.html">Paul Anderson</a></b>)</div><div>14) Plant a Seed in the Boardroom (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/lesson-14-plant-seed-in-boardroom.html">Seng Tan</a></b>)</div><div>15) Be Intentional About Your First 30 Minutes (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/lesson-15-be-intentional-about-your.html">David Schmidt</a></b>)</div><div>16) Looking for Consensus but Finding Division (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/lesson-16-looking-for-consensus-but.html">Max Wilkins</a></b>)</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 5: BOARDROOM BLOOPERS</span></b></div><div>17) Botched Executive Sessions Are Not Pretty (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/lesson-17-botched-executive-sessions.html">Philip Boom</a></b>) </div><div>18) Warning! Résumé-Builders Make Lousy Board Members (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/05/lesson-18-warning-resume-builders-make.html">Gordon Flinn</a></b>)</div><div>19) Beware the Phone-Book-Size Report (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/05/lesson-19-beware-phone-book-size-report.html">Dave Semmelbeck</a></b>)</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 6: BOARDROOM TIME-WASTERS, TROUBLEMAKERS, AND TRUTH-TELLERS</span></b></div><div>20) Don’t Be Late—or Annoying! (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/05/lesson-20-dont-be-lateor-annoying.html">Dan Steiner</a></b>)</div><div>21) Alert! The ER Factor Causes Value Extraction (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/05/lesson-21-alert-er-factor-causes-value.html">Dan Bolin</a></b>)</div><div>22) Whopper Mistakes Can Unravel Your Ministry (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/06/lesson-22-whopper-mistakes-can-unravel.html">Kecia Klob</a></b>)</div><div>23) The Bully in the Boardroom (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/06/lesson-23-bully-in-boardroom.html">Nate Parks</a></b>) </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 7: BOARDROOM BEST PRACTICES</span></b></div><div>24) Should Most Standing Committees Stand Down? (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/06/lesson-24-should-most-standing.html">Rebekah Basinger</a></b>)</div><div>25) Compensating the CEO—It’s About More Than Money (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/06/lesson-25-compensating-ceoits-about.html">Tom Okarma</a></b>)</div><div>26) Big Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/07/lesson-26-big-rocks-pebbles-and-sand.html">David Ingerson</a></b>)</div><div>27) Address Absentee Board Member Syndrome (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/07/lesson-27-address-absentee-board-member.html">Tom Beaumont</a></b>)</div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 8: BOARDROOM WORST PRACTICES</span></b></div><div>28) Defending Risks Everywhere Is Not a Strategic Plan (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/07/lesson-28-defending-risks-everywhere-is.html">Mike Clabaugh</a></b>)</div><div>29) The Two Enemies of Sound Board Decisions (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/07/lesson-29-two-enemies-of-sound-board.html">Steve Moore</a></b>) </div><div>30) Are You Competing Based on Overhead—Really? (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/07/lesson-30-are-you-competing-based-on.html">David Beroth</a></b>) </div><div>31) Where Two or Three Are Gathered on Social Media… (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/08/lesson-31-where-two-or-three-are.html">John Ashmen</a></b>) </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 9: HOLY GROUND AND OTHER LOCATIONS</span></b></div><div>32) There Are Two Things You Should Never Joke About—#1: Prayer (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/08/lesson-32-there-are-two-things-you.html">Cameron Doolittle</a></b>)</div><div>33) There Are Two Things You Should Never Joke About—#2: Fundraising (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/08/lesson-33-there-are-two-things-you.html">Jos Snoep</a></b>)</div><div>34) Five Troublesome Misconceptions of Board Members (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/08/lesson-34-five-troublesome.html">Bart Hadder</a></b>)</div><div>35) Leverage the 80/20 Rule in the Boardroom (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/09/lesson-35-leverage-8020-rule-in.html">Hans Finzel</a></b>) </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">PART 10: BUILDING A 24/7 BOARD CULTURE</span></b></div><div>36) Watch Out for Boards Asleep at the Wheel (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/09/lesson-36-watch-out-for-boards-asleep.html">Steve Altick</a></b>)</div><div>37) How Many Board Members Are Present in Your Boardroom? (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/09/lesson-37-how-many-board-members-are.html">Brian Heerwagen</a></b>)</div><div>38) Seven Times When a Board Member Should Bid Adieu<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>(<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/09/lesson-38-seven-times-when-board-member.html">Connie Salios</a></b>)</div><div>39) Identify Your Key Assumptions (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/09/lesson-39-identify-your-key-assumptions.html">Ed McDowell</a></b>)</div><div>40) You Made Me Better Than I Was (<b><a href="https://morelessonsnonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2020/10/lesson-40-you-made-me-better-than-i-was.html">Steve Macchia</a></b>)<br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></div></div></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><br /><b>MORE BLOG SERIES:<br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Inspire your board members to be lifelong learners in governance! Read and share these other blog series with your board:<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://nonprofitboardroom.blogspot.com/2018/08/bonus-lesson-41-summary-and-index-to-40.html">40 Blogs</a></b>: <i>Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom: 40 Insights for Better Board Meetings</i><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://churchboardroom.blogspot.com/2019/11/bonus-lesson-41-index-to-40-blogs-and.html">40 Blogs</a></b>: <i>Lessons From the Church Boardroom: 40 Insights for Exceptional Governance</i><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://ecfagovernance.blogspot.com/2020/03/index-to-22-time-saving-governance.html">22 Blogs</a></b>: <i>ECFA Tools and Templates for Effective Board Governance: Time-Saving Solutions for Your Board</i><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://ecfagovernance.blogspot.com/">And more blogs</a></b>: <i>ECFA Governance of Christ-Centered Organizations Blog</i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-64361459762589988132020-10-14T02:30:00.000-07:002020-10-14T02:30:01.329-07:00BONUS LESSON: How Healthy Is Your Board?<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span face="">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span face="">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span face="">Michael Martin is our guest blogger this week for the bonus resource lesson, following the 40 lessons. <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycRw6jS5RMp4iUZSL_We52qeRscvhfA8HbI7mc0QGVr2bo55YSSG-BXWzGmP_HH3HEghrexIglGd3iEyYoUc-ZIiQdPmgWuyG5JD7IiTw-1tpROCRALrL1kaQDh0F32N1ZAbp390Opy4/s515/41+-+NonprofitScore1_Large.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="515" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycRw6jS5RMp4iUZSL_We52qeRscvhfA8HbI7mc0QGVr2bo55YSSG-BXWzGmP_HH3HEghrexIglGd3iEyYoUc-ZIiQdPmgWuyG5JD7IiTw-1tpROCRALrL1kaQDh0F32N1ZAbp390Opy4/w422-h276/41+-+NonprofitScore1_Large.png" width="422" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>BONUS LESSON: How Healthy Is Your Board?</b><br /></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">Assessing your board’s performance is the first step to improving it.</i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Nonprofit boards rarely take time to self-assess their governance performance. They either don’t realize they need to do so—or are too busy tackling whatever may be the most urgent agenda items that pop up whenever the next board meeting rolls around.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Instead, regularly investing in targeted self-assessments on the six key governance elements highlighted in the free <a href="https://www.ecfa.org/NonprofitScore/Default.aspx">NonprofitBoardScore</a>™ tool by ECFA will pay dividends in increasing your board’s effectiveness!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>Bonus Resource, pages 221-226: </b></span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">As Rick Warren says, “The secret to effectiveness is to know what really counts, then do what really counts, and not to worry about all the rest.”<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Don’t underestimate the power of intentionality in your board work—clear agendas, Board Policies Manual, Prime Responsibility Chart, 80/20 focus on strategy, and more!<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">“<b><span style="color: #073763;">Progress starts only when you are clear on where you are right now.</span></b> You may discern that the board is under-performing in a certain area, but until the board has a laser focus on the problem, it will be difficult to take action.”</span></p><div><b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">MY COLOR COMMENTARY: </b><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><div>Nonprofit boards are increasingly using the <a href="https://www.ecfa.org/NonprofitScore/Default.aspx">NonprofitBoardScore</a>™ self-assessment. <b><span style="color: #073763;">It gives leaders an opportunity (and excuse!) to enter into much-needed discussion together about ways the board could collectively improve in the six critical governance areas.</span></b> I’m so grateful a transformative tool like this now exists and is free to nonprofits everywhere!<br /><br />Whatever you do, don’t miss this bonus lesson that provides an incredible capstone learning experience from all the great wisdom shared by Dan and John in <i>More Lessons from the Nonprofit Boardroom</i>. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>MICHAEL MARTIN:</b></span></div></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYShRVlA4C0xwNUZyFe4aFqSe0G-uoBtEc231vlI6-PHPRkbbbHZZH6pJY1e58MLferDvXcfDUZl9jA7z0qZRRpT7orSHSo-KaBIZza24yYHAIVI_TvfQ0PGoJDdCldcgSikY5t0tBr8/s215/41+-+Michael_Martin_2020.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="165" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYShRVlA4C0xwNUZyFe4aFqSe0G-uoBtEc231vlI6-PHPRkbbbHZZH6pJY1e58MLferDvXcfDUZl9jA7z0qZRRpT7orSHSo-KaBIZza24yYHAIVI_TvfQ0PGoJDdCldcgSikY5t0tBr8/w188-h246/41+-+Michael_Martin_2020.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Staff">MICHAEL MARTIN</a></b> became president of <b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/">ECFA</a></b> in 2020. Both an attorney and a CPA, he had previously served on ECFA staff for nine years, most recently as Executive Vice President.<br /><br />An accomplished communicator, Michael has written on both scholarly and popular levels. His authorship is probably best known from the annual <b><i><a href="https://amzn.to/34VUYep">Minister's Tax & Financial Guide</a></i></b> and the <b><i><a href="https://amzn.to/2LgGfTu">Church and Nonprofit Tax & Financial Guide</a></i></b>, both of which he co-authored with former ECFA President Dan Busby, beginning with the 2013 editions. The 30th annual edition will be released in January 2021.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Michael is passionate about helping <b><a href="https://www.ecfa.church">churches</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/">Christ-centered ministries</a></b> maintain high standards of financial integrity through ECFA membership, as well as through addressing legal and tax-related issues. He is a frequent speaker on ECFA’s webinars, videos, and podcasts, as well as a regular contributor to ECFA’s library of ebooks and other written publications.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He has spoken at numerous conferences and workshops across the country, and he has served as guest on webinars, videos and podcasts for numerous Christ-centered ministries and churches. Michael lives in Winchester, Virginia, with his wife and three daughters. </div></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b style="color: #073763;">TO DO TODAY:</b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/NonprofitScore/Default.aspx">Click here</a></b> to visit the NonprofitBoardScore™ self-assessment and complete the free survey.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/NonprofitScore/Default.aspx">Email the link</a></b> for this easy-to-use board self-assessment to all your board members—and inspire them to complete the survey also. Then compare your results and agree on next steps for improving your God-honoring governance.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, “<b><a href="http://www.ecfa.org/Content/How-Healthy-Is-Your-Board-MoreLessonsNP">How Healthy Is Your Board?</a></b>”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b><br />NEXT WEDNESDAY: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">On </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Oct. 21, 2020, watch for the final blogpost of this series and the convenient index to all 41 blogs and guest bloggers.<br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-85809625569706621832020-10-07T02:30:00.000-07:002020-10-07T02:30:09.025-07:00LESSON 40 – You Made Me Better Than I Was<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span face="">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span face="">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span face="">Stephen A. Macchia is our guest blogger this week for the fifth of five lessons in "Part 10: Building a 24/7 Board Culture.” <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.<br /></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="1000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITnvNNEcKlFSsG9yfkAYKkUw5wDHe0wW1VzC1GnGgWXXHUUFV1lqeLujLiYilYZEt1JWnkLsFa1WA7yZZyehp7jeQPgYvFSvJ5LF0OmHv9I-nnCOj1Ydff-VIl7fe54KShMn4ffzEjcw/w438-h256/40+-+Relationships.jpg" width="438" /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /><span style="color: #073763;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">LESSON </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>40 OF 40: You Made Me Better Than I Was</b><br /></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">Board experiences should leave all participants better than they were.</i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">In Lesson </span><span style="font-family: arial;">40, the authors remind us that what matters most about all Christian nonprofit boards is the quality of their relationships. It’s their social capital that brings out the best of each member of the team, the team as a whole, and the ministry they serve together. <b><span style="color: #073763;">When relationships lead board members into friendships with one another, their shared effectiveness deepens, grows, and flourishes exponentially. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Just like in all healthy marriages, families, and friendships, so too in small groups, teams, communities, churches, and boards—we all share the same priority: relationships. And yet it’s so easy to lose sight of this big idea when we are engaged in meaningful work and get caught up in the structure, strategy, and service of our nonprofit.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Such a fitting conclusion to a powerful text. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Relationships matter.</span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></b>They bring out our best when nurtured and strengthened around the board table. Each member and the entire board is better as a result. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>40, pages 217-220: </b></span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">“The goal of every board should be to create an atmosphere where the board is better than it was before.”<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• “The CEO and the board chair are <b><span style="color: #073763;">‘to set the tone for good relationships, but it is up to every individual on the board to develop, nurture, and polish good relationships.’”</span></b> (Max De Pree)<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">“Grant us the joy of arriving at adjournment closer to one another because we are closer to You.” (Dan Bolin)</span></p><div><b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">MY COLOR COMMENTARY: </b><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>It’s so easy to fall into functional relationships as boards. For multiple reasons, we focus more on the tasks at hand, desirous of being effective and productive, and ultimately assume that our relationships will form around our mission and service. But, when we don’t take the time to get to know one another as friends of God and friends of one another, we miss the joy of true and lasting relationships. </div><div><br /></div><div>Boards need to be filled with opportunities to share the state of our soul, the quality of our broader lives (beyond the board), and the needs of those for whom we love and serve. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Learning how to share from the heart, listen attentively, and respond compassionately are relationship basics that serve boards well. </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>The 50+ “one anothers” of the Scriptures (love one another, encourage one another, pray for one another, etc.) provide the best commentary for how boards are to build relationships. Only then will we be “with” one another, and also “for” one another as a board. Watch how your board flourishes when the quality of your friendships leads to laughter, tears, stories, and prayer—some of the best evidences of God in the center of your relationships.<br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>STEPHEN A. MACCHIA:</b></span></div></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIPQVQSTLIM3XokHrNKSV6yw6VSHO8N3Kah-3JqFfm9gjCYkPqEjyE5BhCXomvXQIiMjtYIfcdh9_KMIDuV1dwAWpnzL0ENNhnk8BpkZpc_ojMP77cXL9mBccMRJRvuQyCy9kd5yWJsA/s448/40+-+Macchia_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="298" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIPQVQSTLIM3XokHrNKSV6yw6VSHO8N3Kah-3JqFfm9gjCYkPqEjyE5BhCXomvXQIiMjtYIfcdh9_KMIDuV1dwAWpnzL0ENNhnk8BpkZpc_ojMP77cXL9mBccMRJRvuQyCy9kd5yWJsA/w188-h283/40+-+Macchia_2.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macchia-6579504/">STEPHEN A. MACCHIA</a></b> is the founder and president of <b><a href="https://www.leadershiptransformations.org/">Leadership Transformations, Inc</a></b>. and the director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of 15 books, including the Baker bestseller <i><a href="https://www.healthychurch.net/"><b>Becoming A Healthy Church</b></a></i>, <b><i><a href="https://ruleoflife.com/">Crafting a Rule of Life</a></i></b> (IVP), and <b><i><a href="https://urgentink.typepad.com/my_weblog/2015/12/broken-and-whole-a-leaders-path-to-spiritual-transformation.html">Broken and Whole</a></i></b> (IVP). Steve is on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stephen.macchia">Facebook</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ltisteve/?hl=en">Instagram</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macchia-6579504/">LinkedIn</a></b>.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b style="color: #073763;">TO DO TODAY:</b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">List the names of your fellow board members and write down what you know of their personal lives. Note the gaps in your awareness and reach out to those for whom you desire more information about their family, vocation, hobbies, and interests. <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Become a catalyst for ever-deepening friendships around your board table.</span></b> Encourage your CEO and board chair to take time each meeting for personal sharing and prayer for one another. Note the ways in which relationships become central to your effectiveness.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 40, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/You-Made-Me-Better-Than-I-Was-MoreLessonsNP">You Made Me Better Than I Was</a></b>.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b><br />NEXT WEDNESDAY: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">On </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Oct. 14, 2020, watch for the commentary by <b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Staff">Michael Martin</a></b>, ECFA President, on the Bonus Lesson, “How Healthy Is Your Board? Assessing your board’s performance is the first step to improving it.”</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-65241440615799256452020-09-30T02:00:00.001-07:002020-09-30T02:00:04.444-07:00LESSON 39 – Identify Your Key Assumptions<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span face="">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span face="">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span face="">Ed McDowell is our guest blogger this week for the fourth of five lessons in "Part 10: Building a 24/7 Board Culture.” <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.<br /><br /></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVX8ffdo6LdNxDPLwREfUerdsmeLDWVE9eTzZMWEgUMJ9cPZWnvf-BoywiZ6jVurS2naZbDyi_gHQ6x_DgPwgYgFeNSUUD2NdqQTDLXcLio4DIGQC9-eEPBVB9GSsmqRKSgVi9TpLRI0M/s1000/39+-+assumptions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="1000" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVX8ffdo6LdNxDPLwREfUerdsmeLDWVE9eTzZMWEgUMJ9cPZWnvf-BoywiZ6jVurS2naZbDyi_gHQ6x_DgPwgYgFeNSUUD2NdqQTDLXcLio4DIGQC9-eEPBVB9GSsmqRKSgVi9TpLRI0M/w505-h183/39+-+assumptions.jpg" width="505" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #073763;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />LESSON </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>39 OF 40: Identify Your Key Assumptions</b><br /></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">An inaccurate premise may lead to a colossal flop!</i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">In Lesson 39, the authors note that identifying and agreeing on assumptions is critical to effective decision making. Assumptions are critical in dealing with short-term situations and long-term shifts in trends. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Making inspirational decisions filled with incredible tactics can lead to a complete miss if the assumptions are wrong.</span></b> On the other hand, inspirational decisions built on vetted and agreed upon assumptions can create synergy and alignment that build momentum and increase mission effectiveness. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>39, pages 209-216:</b></span><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">On page 216, there are three action steps for the board, followed by a prayer. If you do nothing else with this chapter, pray the prayer as a board and follow the action steps of Allocate, Assess, and Advise. </span></p><div><b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">MY COLOR COMMENTARY: </b><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>This pandemic season is challenging nearly every assumption every nonprofit has operated on. I am the CEO of a vibrant camp and conference center. We work with groups of people. Large groups of people. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Guess what? Nearly every operating assumption we have relied on does not work in this environment. </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>We immediately established a new list of assumptions and began updating them every two weeks as we began to learn the scope and depth of COVID-19. Our largest gathering occurs in December during a <b><a href="https://www.thelightsofchristmas.com/">Christmas festival</a></b> where 70,000 people come. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Guess what? </span></b>Gatherings like that are not being permitted in our part of the country this year. </div><div><br /></div><div>With that reality, we decided we could turn this festival into a drive-through experience, use technology, and, simply by re-examining our assumptions on how to serve our community with the limitations on social gatherings—we could get at this another way. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #073763;">We have also adopted the assumption that we will not see 2019 levels of ministry until 2022 at the earliest.</span></b> The time between now and then is going to be lean, creative, and adaptive. </div><div><br /></div>Here is the point—aggressively working assumptions can be so helpful in creating a baseline for alignment, decisions, tactics, and communication. </span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>ED McDOWELL:</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIL8LPV6SRSgIuSXid85MtN4Wmq5mtbydo5i9DTyzA3I6cHEJmnjUVaUrcN6rLT0SB_azg3lBhN0S1X6C9SQfksI8vRmxpSTb5HvAmvnNybJBIwj4Vo9ObpU7KXw_7JUUxAZO9-e94sHQ/s2048/39+-+Ed+Picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIL8LPV6SRSgIuSXid85MtN4Wmq5mtbydo5i9DTyzA3I6cHEJmnjUVaUrcN6rLT0SB_azg3lBhN0S1X6C9SQfksI8vRmxpSTb5HvAmvnNybJBIwj4Vo9ObpU7KXw_7JUUxAZO9-e94sHQ/w160-h240/39+-+Ed+Picture.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.standpoint360.com/ed-mcdowell/">ED McDOWELL</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is the CEO of </span><a href="https://www.warmbeach.com/" style="font-family: arial;">WBC Ministries</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> in Washington State. Ed also provides consulting to many faith-based nonprofits on board development, CEO growth, and organizational health. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b style="color: #073763;">TO DO TODAY:</b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Write down three assumptions that are no longer working. Own the fact that life has moved on.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Have a meaningful discussion with another leader on the top-three assumptions you need to consider for the next six months.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 39, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Identify-Your-Key-Assumptions-MoreLessonsNP">Identify Your Key Assumptions</a></b>.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b><br />NEXT WEDNESDAY: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">On Oct. 7, 2020, watch for the commentary by <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macchia-6579504/">Steve Macchia</a></b> on Lesson 40, “You Made Me Better Than I Was. Board experiences should leave all participants better than they were.”</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-35680624657401072942020-09-23T02:00:00.001-07:002020-09-23T02:00:07.059-07:00LESSON 38 – Seven Times When a Board Member Should Bid Adieu<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span face="">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span face="">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span face="">Constantino (Connie) Salios is our guest blogger this week for the third of five lessons in "Part 10: Building a 24/7 Board Culture.” <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLh4W7PwRNrZDPWouZ0Zt6KU2rzCirQCNOBIqilYL1n5T1qWdcJ8HOTfmD9VRzqTT0jl7nQ_zq2knnqRx64yb6GrrBsNsHR4L-4BsXLACGajBqoO1SA9WnNV4-UL1XoS2HUMUgfLARGY/s1000/38+-+farewell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="1000" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLh4W7PwRNrZDPWouZ0Zt6KU2rzCirQCNOBIqilYL1n5T1qWdcJ8HOTfmD9VRzqTT0jl7nQ_zq2knnqRx64yb6GrrBsNsHR4L-4BsXLACGajBqoO1SA9WnNV4-UL1XoS2HUMUgfLARGY/w400-h265/38+-+farewell.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;"><br />LESSON </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>38 OF 40 – Seven Times When a Board Member Should Bid Adieu </b><br /></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">Board service is for a season—but it is not forever!</i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Joining a board is often an exciting challenge that can help to accelerate a nonprofit or ministry and provide you with an opportunity to make a significant contribution. But over time many factors can begin to dilute the fit, effectiveness, interest, and energy—<b><span style="color: #073763;">and these all could be signals that it might be time to leave the board and offer room for some “fresh air” to enter.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The authors provide seven common reasons why it may be time to move on and resign from the board and they offer a productive checklist for board members to review annually. As Busby and Pearson remind us in the chapter heading, “board service is for a season—but it is not forever!”</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>38, pages 202-208: </b></span><br />• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">“When your passion to serve on the board has left the building, it is time to step off the board.”<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">“Joining the board for the wrong reason is one thing—staying on a board after you realize that your motives were improper is something else. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Quickly find an exit ramp!</span></b>”<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">“If you are serving as the lone dissenting board member—dissenting about the ministry’s direction—or in conflict with other board members or the CEO, your service has effectively ended. Take the right step and resign.”</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div><b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">MY COLOR COMMENTARY: </b><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Knowing when to leave a board is often an easier decision when you know clearly why you joined in the first place. <b><span style="color: #073763;">In my experience, boards invite you to join for three primary reasons: </span></b> your ability to contribute as a donor, your name and prestige, and your knowledge and potential to contribute with your influence. And usually in that order. <div><br /></div><div>Resting on top of this foundation should also include your passion for the ministry or nonprofit, your ability to work in collaboration with other board members, a focus on results, and your organizational and governance experience. Now the potential for impact and meaningful service are in place and board service can be enjoyed and productive for all.</div></span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>CONSTANTINO (CONNIE) SALIOS:</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNc3RcKS_zUJgaDQANKFS8IaToEPvKGKvbZ_Kz9aeEMf8K7wNxnwCOTjg1JRG2zEcnzA1MolPPwGBckIQ4-xMTrXHs_P_M2GRUGlIyEac_DyVpTYpuwrVkgKupp-e51AOUAZ5Xxy_PzR8/s221/38+-+Salios+-+BIO-PHOTO-CASUAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNc3RcKS_zUJgaDQANKFS8IaToEPvKGKvbZ_Kz9aeEMf8K7wNxnwCOTjg1JRG2zEcnzA1MolPPwGBckIQ4-xMTrXHs_P_M2GRUGlIyEac_DyVpTYpuwrVkgKupp-e51AOUAZ5Xxy_PzR8/s0/38+-+Salios+-+BIO-PHOTO-CASUAL.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-salios-185a946/">CONSTANTINO (CONNIE) SALIOS</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> was a co-founder of Kalty Salios (1977), manufacturer’s representatives, and Retail Store Services (1986), a retail merchandising company providing in-store service to over 900 Home Depot stores in the west and southeast regions of the U.S. In 2005, both companies were acquired by Advantage Sales and Marketing, the largest consumer packaged goods sales and merchandising company in North America, to provide their platform for national growth in the home center and hardware retail channels.</span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Connie completed his graduate studies in Organizational Leadership in 2002 at Biola University and for eight years served as an Adjunct Professor teaching Practical Leadership Theory, Strategy Formulation, and Strategy Implementation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Connie also served for six years as National Managing Partner of <b><a href="http://barnabasgroup.org/local-chapter/">The Barnabas Group</a></b>—directing the national growth of this ministry that <b><span style="color: #073763;">connects the time, talent, touch, and treasure of Christian marketplace leaders with ministry opportunities. </span></b><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Currently, Connie informally coaches, consults, and serves on nonprofit boards (Free Wheelchair Mission, Biola Innovation and Entrepreneurship LaunchPad), for-profit boards (Kellogg Garden Supply, HARBRO Emergency and Restoration), and ministry boards (The Barnabas Group, Beachpoint Church).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b style="color: #073763;">TO DO TODAY:</b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Review</span></b> board expectations annually, as a best practice, and make timely changes as needed. <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Complete</span></b> a personal evaluation annually to make sure you still belong and can make a contribution. <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">And remember that we all have a “shelf life.”</span></b> Like many of the items in our pantry, the date may have passed or is getting close for us to move on. Celebrate your time on the board, and free up your seat for the next generation. As Dr. Henry Cloud says: “Wise people know when to quit.”<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span><b><span style="color: #073763;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Visit</span></b> the ECFA Knowledge Center and <b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Seven-Times-When-a-Board-Member-Should-Bid-Adieu-MoreLessonsNP">read and share the short chapter</a></b>, Lesson 38, “Seven Times When a Board Member Should Bid Adieu.”</span></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b><br />NEXT WEDNESDAY: </b></span></span><span face="">On </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sept. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">30, 2020, watch for the commentary by <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-mcdowell-6bb4018/">Ed McDowell</a></b> on Lesson 39, “Identify Your Key Assumptions. An inaccurate premise may lead to a colossal flop!”</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-51551436009804095742020-09-16T02:00:00.001-07:002020-09-16T02:00:08.355-07:00LESSON 37 – How Many Board Members Are Present in Your Boardroom?<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span face="">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span face="">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span face="">Brian Heerwagen is our guest blogger this week for the second of five lessons in "Part 10: Building a 24/7 Board Culture.” <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWMHXkxDkeL3ubyW5hkvWYoPsRsk9i5cNkAPFfdkuvp3TdHRSRYDP-W6-nvL8tJQsfoYsjxq-tz3dqu8oBMprD5Es2Yr60jgV0yiiXKzj_y6fMUoMLxhpeKBFbZbWHRXl9eErUAGKICU/s1000/37+-+all+in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWMHXkxDkeL3ubyW5hkvWYoPsRsk9i5cNkAPFfdkuvp3TdHRSRYDP-W6-nvL8tJQsfoYsjxq-tz3dqu8oBMprD5Es2Yr60jgV0yiiXKzj_y6fMUoMLxhpeKBFbZbWHRXl9eErUAGKICU/w500-h333/37+-+all+in.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;"><br />LESSON </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>37 OF 40: How Many Board Members Are Present in Your Boardroom?</b><br /></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">It’s more than just answering the roll call.</i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">In Lesson 37, the authors point out it is difficult for board members to be truly focused and “all in” when they are preoccupied by their own lives and workloads outside the board room. Electronic devices are noticeable distractions, but we also inadvertently create an environment for minds to wander—by having meetings that are too long, happen too frequently, or occur in settings that are not conducive to being focused.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>37, pages 198-201:</b></span><br />• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Whether it is avoiding technological interruptions or addressing other issues that detract from a focused board meeting, finding a way to maximize the total presence of all board members is vital.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• Minimizing boardroom distractions will maximize meeting impact and enhance the possibility of hearing the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div><b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">MY COLOR COMMENTARY: </b><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>Board members join the board because they care about the organization and they truly plan on giving their all to the new leadership position. <b><span style="color: #073763;">I love to capitalize on those great intentions from the start. </span></b></div></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">During recruiting and all the way through orientation, I express genuine gratitude for all they bring to the board with their many gifts and experiences. But I’m also very candid with them that I expect 100 percent focus in how they do their prep work for board meetings as well as how they contribute during board meetings. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I share these thoughts with them in the following context: as much as they’ll need to give their all to our board at certain times throughout the year, I am fully aware that there are periods of time in-between our board meetings when they will be liberated from such intense focus on our board—allowing them to give their all to other needs. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">I respect that their involvement on our board is a gift,</span> </b>and I recognize upfront that they wear many hats and therefore have many decisions to make about how to spend time and resources. It is good to set boundaries and permissions that are clear and liberating.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">If we have 1) the right number of meetings (not too many), 2) provide all the communication and materials ahead of time, and 3) conduct a tight, power-packed agenda each time, then we have the liberty to require their utmost attention at those times. <b><span style="color: #073763;">What a joy to harness the energy and leadership of a great board!</span></b></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>BRIAN HEERWAGEN:</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvafU3eHG3U3ArqkHL9E8awE2u-AHkMqylU9VR5yC2j1CNgpdZ_MWsQbJOXWmKi1m95Jb4xWdhC78PJZupK7gsrbuTzLrgGKQPkBrW-rw1YwTLK2dJ_Z8q9SNvNe-oW_QC-Ri5RZifU8/s1500/37+-+Brian+Heerwagen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvafU3eHG3U3ArqkHL9E8awE2u-AHkMqylU9VR5yC2j1CNgpdZ_MWsQbJOXWmKi1m95Jb4xWdhC78PJZupK7gsrbuTzLrgGKQPkBrW-rw1YwTLK2dJ_Z8q9SNvNe-oW_QC-Ri5RZifU8/w170-h256/37+-+Brian+Heerwagen.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-heerwagen-0a278012/" target="_blank">BRIAN HEERWAGEN</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is the CEO of </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://soe.org/" target="_blank">SOE</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> (Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Missions). He has been on countless short-term ministries and has partnered with nationals and long-term missionaries in 29 countries. Brian has also served on boards as a member, vice chair, and chair. He is the lead author of the collaborative work, </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://amzn.to/3k8aRFx" target="_blank">The Next Mile, Short-Term Missions for the Long Haul</a></i></b><span style="font-family: arial;">, with more than 30,000 books sold. He has also been a church missions pastor for more than 20 years. Brian is married to Lorraine and they have three married daughters and four grandchildren. They live in Portland, Ore.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b style="color: #073763;">TO DO TODAY:</b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span></span><b>Determine: </b>How many board meetings (how few?) are sufficient, yet will still be power-packed and focused—but without compromising on community and communication?<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><b style="font-family: arial;">Inspire:</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Create an atmosphere of 100 percent focus by encouraging board members to be “all in” in their 1) preparations for the meeting, and 2) while attending the meeting. Then give board members permission to be 100 percent focused on other things when it’s not “our board time.”<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><b style="font-family: arial;">Visit</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 37, “</span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/How-Many-Board-Members-Are-Present-in-your-Boardroom-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">How Many Board Members Are Present in Your Boardroom?</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">”<br /><br /></span></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b><br />NEXT WEDNESDAY: </b></span></span><span face="">On </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sept. 23, 2020, watch for the commentary by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-salios-185a946/" target="_blank">Constantino (Connie) Salios</a> on Lesson 38, “Seven Times When a Board Member Should Bid Adieu. Board service is for a season—but it is not forever!”</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-58286047243751010842020-09-09T02:00:00.001-07:002020-09-09T02:00:07.210-07:00LESSON 36 - Watch Out for Boards Asleep at the Wheel<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span face="">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span face="">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span face="">Steve Altick is our guest blogger this week for the first of five lessons in "Part 10: Building a 24/7 Board Culture.” <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbV8m_mVpEZwTms_EOgI_Xd6D8bRFawVxEwt6OoMH4bTHlIhJ2fKUgdXA_P1VPr3AiCFES3kaGtcI2SUuQ5VEvg-NqUJ73O_41O9kYiwE1SsNHLUK5xn7WCF1mm9o1dGha2nlqUd5ql3U/s1000/36_asleep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1000" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbV8m_mVpEZwTms_EOgI_Xd6D8bRFawVxEwt6OoMH4bTHlIhJ2fKUgdXA_P1VPr3AiCFES3kaGtcI2SUuQ5VEvg-NqUJ73O_41O9kYiwE1SsNHLUK5xn7WCF1mm9o1dGha2nlqUd5ql3U/w500-h329/36_asleep.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="" style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">LESSON </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>36 OF 40: Watch Out for Boards Asleep at the Wheel<br /></b></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">Golden opportunities are missed when a board’s eyes are wide shut.</i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Boards have routines for meetings and board members develop expectations of what the meeting will be like. If meetings do not involve and engage board members, they will succumb to drowsiness and lose motivation to engage in the agenda. So examine your board meeting routines.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Board organization and responsibilities need to be understood and involve all members. If board members are not all on the right page, they may fall asleep. The board leadership is responsible for involving and challenging board members—inspiring them to stay mission-focused, and to stay within the established board policies.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>36, pages 194-197:</b></span><br />• It all starts with recruiting the right board members who understand their role and the policies and procedures that govern the board.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• Board members must learn to focus on the big picture, be insightful and ask for information.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• Boards must understand the difference between operations and oversight, the biblical example of the “hireling” and the shepherd (John 10). Ownership of the ministry is the key to staying awake.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div><b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">MY COLOR COMMENTARY: </b><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>When I was flying fighter aircraft, your life literally depended on using the checklist. If you were asleep or not focused, it could be serious. One day I missed taking the safety pins out of the ejection seat, which meant if I had needed to eject in an emergency—the seat would not have worked. So after the mission, when I went to put the safety pins in the seat, I realized they had never been removed—a lesson learned!</div><div><br /></div><div>I recall an organization that recruited new board members from the business community. They had resources needed by the ministry. But with no training and expectations regarding their board roles—they were inattentive to much of the board’s business. Eyes wide shut!</div><div><br /></div>Finally, each board member brings unique gifts and insights to the board team. As a board member, it’s important to understand these unique differences—and to support and participate in whatever the board is discussing. That’s the key to success and staying awake! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>STEVE ALTICK:</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqflSWdEyGiyoyH6ocbqXkycbKSiN0b-a26MYru_qgVjz_2Mekz-qgaeCuWaDIoMljECI1XEI8942hAr2WjEBINgZBUOLqJQJ1kRgbEEGXtFhKFNL3p83rlm68lwYZdX_1QgOAe1yNdY/s480/36+-+Steve+Altick+Capitol+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqflSWdEyGiyoyH6ocbqXkycbKSiN0b-a26MYru_qgVjz_2Mekz-qgaeCuWaDIoMljECI1XEI8942hAr2WjEBINgZBUOLqJQJ1kRgbEEGXtFhKFNL3p83rlm68lwYZdX_1QgOAe1yNdY/s320/36+-+Steve+Altick+Capitol+011.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-altick-7b5728150/">STEVE ALTICK</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> served as the CEO at Camp Berachah Ministries (now </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blackdiamond.org/">Black Diamond Camps</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;">) for 33 years. He also served in leadership with Christian Camp & Conference Association as sectional president, regional director, and board chair. He is a Vietnam Veteran with 23 years of service. He remains associated with Black Diamond Camp and is active as a consultant with camps and nonprofits. Steve and his wife, Kathy, reside in Yakima, Wash.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="color: #073763;">TO DO TODAY:</b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Have your board do a self-evaluation on their actual experience versus their expectations when they first joined the board.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Review past minutes and agendas to evaluate the allocation of “board time” invested in your various agenda items. Are you investing your time appropriately?<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 36, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Watch-Out-for-Boards-Asleep-at-the-Wheel-MoreLessonsNP">Watch Out for Boards Asleep at the Wheel</a></b>.”<br /><br /></span></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b><br />NEXT WEDNESDAY: </b></span></span><span face="">On </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sept. 16, 2020, watch for the commentary by <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-heerwagen-0a278012/">Brian Heerwagen</a></b> on Lesson 37, “How Many Board Members Are Present in Your Boardroom? It’s more than just answering the roll call.”</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-68316138272771299302020-09-02T01:00:00.000-07:002020-09-02T01:00:05.209-07:00LESSON 35 - Leverage the 80/20 Rule in the Boardroom<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span face="">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span face="">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span face="">Hans Finzel is our guest blogger this week for the fourth of four lessons in "Part 9: Holy Ground and Other Locations.” <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYaT4a2bLPfNjcV_rg4NrT_7zTfaZ4ywjyxBCAJQssbdAdOLSerLd_6eCmfwSc0t_-0V-8exIGmpbmErRN-9WR85bNMqWasMgF_bPqBfWPhYLH4MZJDSkiwJyiY5uLRjfV-PMceOd4GQ/s448/35+-+80_20_Rule.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYaT4a2bLPfNjcV_rg4NrT_7zTfaZ4ywjyxBCAJQssbdAdOLSerLd_6eCmfwSc0t_-0V-8exIGmpbmErRN-9WR85bNMqWasMgF_bPqBfWPhYLH4MZJDSkiwJyiY5uLRjfV-PMceOd4GQ/s0/35+-+80_20_Rule.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b><span style="color: #073763;">LESSON </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>35 OF 40: Leverage the 80/20 Rule in the Boardroom</b></span><br /><span face=""><span style="color: #073763;"><i>Invest 80 percent of your board work on future ministry opportunities—not rehashing the past.</i><br /><br /><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span><span face="">In </span><span face="">Lesson </span>35, the authors note that most of our time (80%) should be focused on the future, not rehashing the past. Some board members might be tempted to spend too much board meeting time rehashing past failures or roadblocks. It is the job of the board chair and the CEO to make sure that most of the board meetings are devoted to looking forward with trends and opportunities that are around the next corner. <br /><span face=""><br /></span><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763;"><b>35, pages 185-191: </b></span><br />Great boards appoint a “Readers Are Leaders” champion—a book zealot who inspires the board to read and discuss at least one future-focused book each year. This practice assures that your board is giving real time to thinking and strategizing about the future. </span></p><div><b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;">MY COLOR COMMENTARY: </b><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The 80/20 rule applies to so many aspects of leadership and organizational health. <b><span style="color: #073763;">This chapter embarks on a new application of that principle to board meetings.</span></b> As the board, we must focus on the future not just spend most of our time micro-managing the past in our rear-view mirrors!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am a huge fan—like most of us leaders—of the wisdom of Peter Drucker. Long after he has gone on to his reward, he continues to influence so many Christian ministries. As the protectors of the ministry, we on the board have to anticipate the upcoming opportunities and threats that face us. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Drucker said that systematic innovation includes leveraging seven sources of innovation opportunity. </span></b>Drucker said to watch for three changes outside of your organizations, including 1) demographics 2) changes in perception, mood, and meaning, and 3) new knowledge. This is the kind of heavy lifting that a board must spend the majority of their time dealing with.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Where does your board spend most of their time? The past? The present or the future? The 80/20 rule is a great way to assure you are managing precious board resources effectively.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""> </span><span face=""> </span><br /><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b>DR. HANS FINZEL:</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OYWDfT1tFeqr3Vs5oRI-2AOmvCfuGmMakuLHFzrB2nnmMCun2Y12m1KFTg_cFD8auIicTauOVlRiPpHEZHjRgHV7TrzCNMf80olnK9GfQDk_AIbwan2CRv2aludC42a3e1NlCCsOZCE/s2000/35+-+HansPR2019New.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OYWDfT1tFeqr3Vs5oRI-2AOmvCfuGmMakuLHFzrB2nnmMCun2Y12m1KFTg_cFD8auIicTauOVlRiPpHEZHjRgHV7TrzCNMf80olnK9GfQDk_AIbwan2CRv2aludC42a3e1NlCCsOZCE/w197-h262/35+-+HansPR2019New.png" width="197" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansfinzel/">DR. HANS FINZEL</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is a successful author, speaker and trusted authority in the field of leadership. For 20 years he served as President of international non-profit WorldVenture, working in over 65 countries. Hans speaks, writes and teaches practical leadership principles. He has written 11 books, including his international bestseller, </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://amzn.to/34VaZ6P" target="_blank">The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make</a></i></b><span style="font-family: arial;">. Having trained leaders on five continents in his career, his books have been translated into over 25 foreign languages. Today he serves as President of </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.hansfinzel.com/">HDLeaders</a></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> and teaches and speaks globally on all things leadership. </span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="color: #073763;">TO DO TODAY:</b><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span face="" style="font-family: arial;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Choose a book that your board will read that is future-focused.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Study the minutes of your last two board meetings. Analyze how much time was spent looking back and how much looking forward. Make adjustments for your next meeting.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">•</span> <span style="font-family: arial;">Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 35, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Leverage-the-80-20-Rule-in-the-Boardroom-MoreLessonsNP">Leverage the 80/20 Rule in the Boardroom</a></b>.”</span></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="40" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W8ueIxppp8yLkbc9_nszCnnSEQzN6b9FI27kzWss4JuC3h4TXyo-5m57168ZadY2ygCITCqU_ebQLLnSjC-zpZv956ugwvvpsABRQhU9lb7z3sU6z2vz79r5lCgvt6_IAw1HRjWGABE/s1600/00+-+40_Blogs_Header.jpg" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="" style="color: #073763;"><b><br />NEXT WEDNESDAY: </b></span></span><span face="">On </span>Sept. 9, 2020, watch for the commentary by <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-altick-7b5728150/">Steve Altick</a></b> on Lesson 36, “Watch Out for Boards Asleep at the Wheel. Golden opportunities are missed when a board’s eyes are wide shut.”</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="" style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank">ORDER THE BOOK TODAY</a>!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949365190/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949365190&linkCode=as2&tag=e0b1e-20&linkId=59e4b3058bdb5db4e17e3fd71ddaba87" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyqQmxqInhK4CAJtAAOtLuYTcVmDs6_g8b9XzxIg0f9QdznMLRzoy5TMHA4w5nWDkwStUyOnk1SN4rhZjjnjDY_3SZ6SSDMPx7R7dZoJv34k0O4jcJH3vJSO82rMPuoB4xcpMj3yDmsc/s320/000+-+MORE_Front_Cover_2020.jpg" width="207" /></span></a></div><p><span face="" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">BULK ORDERS: </span><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/BulkOrderForm.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a></b><span face="">. For more resources and to download the book's Table of Contents,</span><span face=""> </span><b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/MoreLessons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">visit the book's webpage</a></b><span face="">.</span></span></p>John Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097160615301404510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657080661300279078.post-88686205685825609652020-08-26T02:00:00.000-07:002020-08-26T02:00:05.655-07:00LESSON 34 – Five Troublesome Misconceptions of Board Members<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bart Hadder is our guest blogger this week for the third of four lessons in "Part 9: Holy Ground and Other Locations.” <span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><i>Understanding board member myths can lead to improved governing effectiveness.</i><br /><br /><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lesson 34, the authors note that:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Understanding and addressing misconceptions about board members and their board service can improve the impact and effectiveness of the board.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Identifying and overcoming misconceptions through board education is an important and ongoing process.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>34, pages 180-184:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Concerning new board members, the authors quote Michael Anthony: “It was as if the day they were elected to the board, the [CEO] assumed that a mantle of wisdom and discernment came magically on them from on high.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• “Little or no board experience heightens the importance of board training. Unfortunately, training rarely occurs for ministry board members.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">“Even board members who have served on a ministry board for years may find it challenging to comprehend financial data.</span></b> Nonprofit financial data is rarely presented to the board in comprehensible form.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It is not uncommon to find people serving as executive directors and CEOs who have had little training for the position or who lack adequate knowledge of nonprofit board best practices and how they should work with their boards. Perhaps even more common are board members who, for the most part, are passionate about the mission of the organization but lack a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities as board members. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Consequently, while these organizations may be surviving, they lack the efficiency and effectiveness that they otherwise could experience.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Investing in thoughtful board member recruitment and orientation, including providing a board orientation manual with a clear description of board member roles and responsibilities—and an annual affirmation statement—would clear up many misconceptions right from the start of service. Also, including ongoing board professional development, either as a regular part of board meetings or some other periodic activity, would help even seasoned boards move their organizations from surviving to flourishing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>BART HADDER:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Currently, Bart is pursuing the opportunities God is providing to capitalize on the knowledge gained from his past experiences to help advance Christian ministries through: counseling organizations on how to approach a foundation; serving as a board coach for the Christian Camp and Conference Association’s <b><a href="https://www.ccca.org/ccca/Thriving_Boards.asp" target="_blank">Thriving Boards Program</a></b> and the Murdock COVID Organizational Coaching; and serving as a consultant for the Murdock Trust. He and his wife, Jackie, recently moved to Boise, Idaho, to be near their two adult children (and mostly to be near their two young grandchildren). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Survey board members to determine what misconceptions might exist regarding their board service.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Take appropriate steps to address each misconception; i.e. 1) review and improve board member orientation materials and 2) plan for ongoing board training.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 34, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Five-Troublesome-Misconceptions-of-Board-Members-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Five Troublesome Misconceptions of Board Members</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><i>Flippancy about fundraising is never a good substitute for sincerity.</i><br /><br /><b>THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lesson 33, the authors emphasize that fundraising is a fully integrated part of a ministry. It needs to be taken as seriously as any other activity of a nonprofit. <b><span style="color: #073763;">The raising of money is ministry and needs to be a noble and vital part of the ministry. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fundraising needs to be embedded in a culture of giving. Ministry leaders are culture keepers tasked to define values and behaviors for the organization and consistently communicate that to board, staff and volunteers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>33, pages 176-179:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• A healthy view on fundraising comes through a definition of the organization’s values and behaviors (culture) in how they relate to biblical stewardship and as an integrated part of the ministry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Realize and acknowledge that not everybody involved in the boardroom and your organization has a proper vision on fundraising and stewardship.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY COLOR COMMENTARY:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In 2 Corinthians 8 the church in Macedonia is introduced to us. The churches are tested by severe afflictions, they are very poor. <b><span style="color: #073763;">There is a great joy however!</span></b> In verse 2 their joy shows an overflowing wealth of generosity. An indication is given to us that other churches or leaders did not want them to give as they were begging (verse 4) to be part of the relief of the saints. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">A wrong perspective on fundraising can easily trouble your relationship with and view of (potential) donors. </span></b>Our own judgment prevails over the vision of the church or person that desires to give. The churches of Macedonia witnessed God’s grace working through their lives and generating a deep love for God’s Kingdom. Their begging was to be part of the Great Commission, of Kingdom work, despite their poverty. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Their culture of giving was grounded in God’s grace on their lives (values) and participation in His work (behavior).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The raising of money is serious ministry. You are not asking for money. You are giving others an opportunity to be part of Kingdom work. Are we facilitating or hindering that noble work?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>JOS SNOEP:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Continue to educate and repeat the foundations of fundraising to our board of directors.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Foster a culture of active participation of board members in fundraising and giving.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 33, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/There-Are-Two-Things-You-Should-Never-Joke-About-2-Fundraising-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">There Are Two Things You Should Never Joke About—#2: Fundraising</a></b>.” </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“The last one with your thumb up says grace."</i></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b><br /><br />THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In Lesson 32, the authors note that when boards gather, they have the chance to invite God into the boardroom—unifying the board’s members, superceding the board’s wisdom, and multiplying the board’s impact—through prayer.<br /></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson 32, pages 172-175:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Olan Hendrix, founding president of ECFA, once served as an executive search consultant. One of Olan’s ministry clients declined the candidate Olan thought was perfect. The reason? The candidate “made light of prayer.” The experience helped Olan realize the solemnity of the believer communing with God.</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Dan and John encourage boards to “Pray: From the beginning to the end of your board meetings—and spontaneously as issues arise—create a praying culture that demonstrates to all that your boardroom is on holy ground.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Most Important Asset on Your Balance Sheet.</b> In my work with global givers, I’ve come to know amazing, wise people. None inspire me more than David, who started Australia’s leading Christian foundation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I asked him, “What’s your favorite part of your foundation’s grant application you have grantees fill out?” </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>“I ask about their prayer strategy.”</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">David began his career as an accountant. He says, “The greatest asset on your balance sheet is that the God of the universe, the Creator of everything, is on your side. And He makes His power available to your ministry.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>When We Pray, God’s Working.</b> In Ethiopia, my friend Aychi leads a movement that has seen more than 600,000 people baptized, many coming to Jesus out of Muslim backgrounds. On a budget of less than $1 million a year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I asked him the key to their outrageous impact. Without hesitation, he said, “Ordinary people praying in extraordinary ways.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">“What do you mean?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">“Well, when we aren’t praying, we’re working. But when we pray, God’s working. </span></b>So we pray. We all fast every Wednesday. Every two months, we all fast for an additional three days. And every six months, we fast for an additional three days beyond that. We pray until the impossible happens.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">When Aychi’s ministry wants to reach a new area—you guessed it—they start by taking a group of intercessors there to pray.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We know that ministry fruit only comes when we abide in Jesus (John 15:5), and that abiding happens through prayer. What might God decide to do in our ministries if we, as boards, would model the kind of prayer that we want to see in our ministries? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CAMERON DOOLITTLE:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ask your CEO what your ministry’s prayer strategy is.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Ask your CEO for three specific things they’re asking God to do.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 32, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/There-Are-Two-Things-You-Should-Never-Joke-About-1-Prayer-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">There Are Two Things You Should Never Joke About—#1 Prayer</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Conflicts of interest always sound more questionable on the internet and social media.</i></span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If there is any chance that a decision made by a nonprofit board could be perceived as advantageous to one individual, family, or group of people—or, for that matter, even disadvantageous to a certain party or parcel—an engagement or commitment resolution should be avoided like a deadly virus. Social distance from such a notion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson 31, pages 166-170:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the course of board deliberations, if you find yourself asking if you could justify a certain decision later on if you had to, know that you favorably can’t, even if you logically can. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Seemingly defendable good intentions will never win over misperceptions that have momentum. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Social media is like a scratched and smudged magnifying glass</span></b>, and almost everything that happens publicly passes under its largely distorted lens for all to inspect and interpret. The facts might not be seen clearly, but who has time for fidelity these days when the goals are to get heard quickly and to sway opinions inexorably.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This complicates a board’s already difficult job of avoiding impropriety and the appearance of favoritism, even if it’s not related to an insider’s gain. <b><span style="color: #073763;">It seems that everybody with a smart phone wants to be a fairness cop these days—whether they have the facts or not. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A Conflict of Interest Policy is necessary, and signed Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms should be collected from every board member annually and reexamined semi-annually. But I think every board should also have Calibration of Perception Guidelines that are reviewed prior to every vote taken where money or power is bestowed to a certain individual or group. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How will this decision be seen by antagonists? <b><span style="color: #073763;">How might it play out in the media if an opponent to your purposes is the reporter?</span></b> What, in the way you are handling this, could generate a flurry of furry on social media? If your case is not ironclad, you might want to rethink your decision. A single online post can penetrate good intentions and seemingly solid plans, then multiply and wreak ruin. It happens every day.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.citygatenetwork.org/agrm/Staff.asp" target="_blank">JOHN ASHMEN</a></b> is president and CEO of <b><a href="https://www.citygatenetwork.org/" target="_blank">Citygate Network</a></b>, an organization that equips, promotes, and protects some-300 life-transformation ministries throughout North America that serve people in desperate situations and in destitute conditions. His book, <b><i><a href="https://amzn.to/3jrQ0O0" target="_blank">Invisible Neighbors</a></i></b>, is considered by many to be a how-to manual for followers of Jesus who are serious about meaningful engagement with poor and powerless people. <br /><br />John previously served as vice president with Christian Camp and Conference Association. He is a National Association of Evangelicals board member and on the steering committee of the Circle of Protection, an alliance of national Christian leaders focused on ending hunger and poverty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Review</span></b> your Conflict of Interest Policy to see if it needs to be retooled or tightened up in light of this lesson.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">What If?</span></b> In addition to a Conflict of Interest Policy, have your board governance committee come up with Calibration of Perception Guidelines—a series of what-if questions that could be asked any time a vote is scheduled that will see money or power bestowed to a certain individual or group. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">Consider</span></b> having a Social Media Response Policy that addresses how you reply (or don’t reply) to negative comments about your organization on Facebook, Twitter, and elsewhere. It should answer the who, how, and when questions. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Boards should know the back-story on a ministry’s overhead.</i></span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The giving public often looks at just one piece of financial data to inform them whether a ministry is worthy of their support. This is the ministry’s overhead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the world of nonprofit accounting, this is comprised of General & Administrative expenses and Fundraising expenses. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Unfortunately, the calculation for these expenses can be subjective and not a true indicator of how effective a ministry truly is.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is appropriate to report on the overhead percentage, but to promote it extensively in fundraising material suggests a level of precision that does not exist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>30, pages 162-165: </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Effectiveness and efficiency are not functions of overhead allocations.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• “Overhead rates are highly subjective and defy precision.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• According to respected CPA and auditor Michael Batts, “Functional expense reporting is voodoo.” </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY COLOR COMMENTARY:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you go to Walmart to purchase a new iron, do you evaluate how much Black & Decker spent for marketing, R&D, accounting, IT, and CEO compensation—to produce the iron? Absolutely not. What is your primary question? Is it worth $29.99 to purchase this iron to meet my ironing needs? The value proposition is whether the price is warranted to accomplish your objectives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">In a similar fashion, the question that should be asked of a nonprofit is whether they are accomplishing their objectives and truly producing a meaningful impact.</span></b> It should not be focused primarily on internal overhead calculations. <br /><br />I </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">would rather contribute to a ministry that had a 50% overhead allocation that effectively accomplished their purpose like nobody else—than a ministry that had a 5% overhead allocation that was ineffective. At the end of the day, I want my $29.99 donation to make a difference in someone’s life. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>DAVID BEROTH:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidberoth/" target="_blank">DAVID BEROTH</a></b> is the CFO of the <b><a href="https://billygraham.org/" target="_blank">Billy Graham Evangelistic Association</a></b> where he has served since 2016. He also does a monthly podcast (as a hobby) to serve other financial leaders. The podcast can be found at <b><a href="https://www.christiannonprofitcfo.com/" target="_blank">Christian Nonprofit CFO</a></b>. David previously served as the CFO of Seed Company, an affiliate of Wycliffe Bible Translators. He and his wife have been blessed with four boys along with a two-year-old princess, and they live in Charlotte, N.C.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make sure your desired ministry impact is well-defined.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Spend more time promoting your actual impact rather than polishing your calculated overhead. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 30, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Are-You-Competing-Based-on-Overhead-Really-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Are You Competing Based on Overhead—Really?</a></b>”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Noel Tichy and Warren Bennis assert,</b> “The single most important thing leaders do is make good judgment calls.” They go on to say, <b><span style="color: #073763;">“With good judgment, little else matters. Without it, nothing else matters.” </span></b>This should be a credo for every governance body. (Read more in <b><i><a href="https://amzn.to/2ChfRHz" target="_blank">Judgment</a></i></b>, by Tichy and Bennis.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Good judgment is not only about the quality of the final decision. It is also about decisions we make about how to decide. The process for decision making affects the quality of the decision. How you decide, what you decide, matters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK: </span></b>Many board meetings would be more productive if more attention were given to the setting of the meeting and the time allocated for the meeting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The most important ongoing decisions boards make fall into four categories: strategy formation, risk management, capital allocation, and talent management. <b><span style="color: #073763;">The first three categories (strategy, risk and capital) are interconnected, like three strands of a wire. The fourth category (talent) is like the rubber sheath around the three wires.</span></b> Attention must be given to how these special categories of decisions are made, regarding the time allotted and the context for the meeting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The board chair has a unique responsibility to ensure board members will be informed and prepared for important decisions. I’ve found the following process helpful:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">1. Pre-agenda call: </span></b>One month before each meeting I have a call with the senior executive to discuss the agenda for the upcoming meeting. I ask questions like: What are the most important issues we need to address? What action will the board need to take on these issues? How does this inform collateral material to be included in the board book? Who else from the staff should be available to answer questions? <b><span style="color: #073763;">Which topics will require the most time?</span></b> Where in the agenda (time of day) should these important items be slotted?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">2. Pre-meeting check-in: </span></b>The day of (or before) the meeting I meet with the senior executive briefly to review the agenda, explain how I plan to set up key agenda items, and where we may be able to flex on time if we get off schedule.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All this requires a strong working relationship between the board chair and senior executive. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">COVID-19 has disrupted everything,</span></b> including the normal rhythms of governance. Even outside a pandemic, there are rare occasions where virtual meetings can’t be avoided. <b><span style="color: #073763;">When this happens, it’s my preference to limit virtual board meetings to a single, time-sensitive issue.</span></b> In preparing for virtual meetings I use the following process:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Notify the full board about the issue, why we believe it can’t wait until the next board meeting, when they will receive additional information, and the date we agreed to convene virtually to take action.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Distribute additional information on schedule to the full board, prepared by the staff with input from the relevant board committee. Encourage board members to contact the staff member or committee chair managing the process if they have questions. <b><span style="color: #073763;">I ask the committee chair to notify me if there is confusion or lack of consensus based on inquiries from board members.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. In the virtual meeting, ask the committee chair to review the executive summary of the prepared report along with their recommendation and allow staff members to provide nuance where needed. <b><span style="color: #073763;">I encourage board members to limit their questions to information they will need to make a good decision. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4. When everyone has had opportunity to engage, I call the question based on the committee recommendation. Since I limit this kind of meeting to critical, time-sensitive issues, I use a roll call process to tally the vote.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">The most important decision a board makes is selecting the senior executive—the talent management category mentioned above. </span></b>That process can be challenging when initiated under the duress of a sudden, unexpected transition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Wise boards make as many of these process decisions in advance with a documented succession plan. The decisions about who is responsible for what in a leadership transition should never be made on an accelerated schedule of crisis management in a Zoom call.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>STEVE MOORE:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-moore-1274721/" target="_blank">STEVE MOORE</a></b> is the president of <b><a href="https://myipsat.com/" target="_blank">nexleader</a></b> and <b><a href="https://growingleaders.com/" target="_blank">Growing Leaders</a></b>. At Growing Leaders, Steve works with the leadership team to develop and implement the strategy to empower emerging generations with skills to lead in real life. At nexleader, he gives leadership to a growing network of coaches who use the Identity Profile Self-Awareness Tool (IPSAT) to help people discover, optimize and unleash their potential. </span><br />
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<b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">TO DO TODAY:</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Encourage your board chair and CEO to discuss the wisdom in Steve Moore’s blog about limiting virtual meetings to single, time-sensitive issues.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Are you prepared for a leadership succession? Unexpected transitions are very challenging to address on a Zoom call! Check out the <b><i><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/ToolboxSeries.aspx" target="_blank">ECFA Governance Toolbox Series</a></i></b> on succession planning.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 29, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/The-Two-Enemies-of-Sound-Board-Decisions-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">The Two Enemies of Sound Board Decisions</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>You must discuss the risk elephant in the boardroom.</i></span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Lesson </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">28, the authors make the point that all organizations take risks but, sadly, too many boards do not have an effective, proactive approach to discussing and identifying the significant risks they face. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There are several reasons why risk assessment seldom gets onto the board’s agenda, but the result is the same. When not planned for in advance, the crisis, when it comes, will exact a high price for the organization having been poorly prepared. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>28, pages 152-156:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately or unfortunately, the one predictable thing in any organization is the crisis. That always comes.” (Peter Drucker)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Which reminds me of this: <b><span style="color: #073763;">“It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required.”</span></b> (Winston Churchill)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY COLOR COMMENTARY:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Don’t let these reasons cause your board to ignore, overlook, or simply never get around to assessing and prioritizing the most critical risks your organization faces:<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. We don’t ever put it on our agenda, so we never discuss it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. We assume we have no risks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. <b><span style="color: #073763;">We assume all risks are equal.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4. We fail to get input on risks from the staff.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. We don’t budget for risk mitigation, so we don’t talk about it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>MIKE CLABAUGH:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://tenfoldbpo.org/about-tenfold/tenfold-team/" target="_blank">MIKE CLABAUGH</a></b> is the Founder, retired President and CEO, and current Board Chair for <b><a href="https://tenfoldbpo.org/" target="_blank">TenfoldBPO</a></b>, an organization that provides back‐office services to multiple faith‐based not‐for‐profits. Tenfold generates economies of scale and operational efficiencies so that the money saved can be directed toward Kingdom work. Mike now provides board governance training and consultancy services to a broad range of Christian nonprofits and Christian-owned for-profit organizations. Contact him via email by <a href="mailto:dmclabaugh@tenfoldbpo.org" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Add risk assessment to the agenda for the next board meeting and keep it on the agenda until a satisfactory plan has been developed and put in place. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Ask the CEO to bring staff input to the discussion with the board.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 28, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Defending-Risks-Everywhere-Is-Not-a-Strategic-Plan-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Defending Risks Everywhere Is Not a Strategic Plan</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>There are three unhealthy ways that many ministry boards respond to empty chairs at board meetings.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">So what is? Well, part of the answer is recruitment and part of the answer is engagement. Preparation is critical, as is structure. <b><span style="color: #073763;">But the root of the remedy is found in motivation and motivation springs from a clear answer to the question, “Why am I here?”</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leverage a re-commitment time each year with an annual affirmation statement.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">“Engage the board with an engaging agenda.”</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• “No one should be surprised that absenteeism will be addressed when necessary and in a God-honoring way.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In the world of camp it is often said, “to bore a kid is a sin.” In the world of the boardroom, total absence of boredom is unachievable (sorry). But what can be achieved is good preparation. The first step in keeping butts in boardroom seats is to be ready, organized, and professional in your planning. Lack of pre-meeting information and in-meeting structure and post-meeting follow-up invites un-involvement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Engagement, however, is the key. I don’t know how many times I have described board members as either being “engaged” or “not engaged.” It’s the difference between being a bump on a log or on the edge of your seat.<b><span style="color: #073763;"> It changes board meeting time from being a matter of endurance to an expectation of contribution. </span></b>Engagement is the posture of members knowing that their absence creates a hole that won’t easily be filled and will, in fact, lessen the effectiveness of the board.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Maybe that kind of engagement seems unattainable. But even the smallest measure of it requires motivation. Board members need more than a sense of duty to get them to a meeting and engaged in it. <b><span style="color: #073763;">They need to not only love the ministry they are in (that’s the easy part) but know they are critical to its success.</span></b> They need to grasp that the spiritual objectives carried out by those in the trenches (the staff) must first be grounded in good governance (the board)—and that is a very high calling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.campfromwithin.com/more-about-me" target="_blank">TOM BEAUMONT</a></b> is the CEO of <b><a href="https://thefirs.org/" target="_blank">The Firs Bible and Missionary Conference</a></b>, a multi-site, multi-ministry focused on camps and retreats that will celebrate its centennial in 2021. Tom has served at The Firs for almost 36 years with over 40 years in full-time Christian camping. Tom and his wife, Mary, live in Bellingham, Wash., and have three grown children in Oregon and Washington. He has been associated with CCCA (Christian Camp and Conference Association) his whole career and currently serves on the CCCA board of directors as vice-chair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Have the right person with the right skills and the necessary time to serve in the critical position of board chair. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Work on achieving greater clarity in regards to board meetings, responsibilities, and mission. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 27, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Address-Absentee-Board-Member-Syndrome-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Address Absentee Board Member Syndrome</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Ministry boards have a natural gravitational pull toward issues that should be reserved for the staff.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>26, pages 140-145: </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">“If rocks, pebbles, and sand are analogous to the various issues that ministries must address, they are all important at some level, but it’s just the big rocks that should be on the agenda of the board.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">“The board chair, vice chair, and CEO must build into the board’s DNA a stewardship conviction that big rocks are their focus.”</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• “If the board agenda includes smaller rocks, pebbles, and sand, there is no hope (or time!) for the board to focus on big rocks.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Just as the tragedy of the Vietnam Conflict, for the USA, was understood to have been caused by the president and his then-secretary of defense, in 1963, diverting the joint chiefs’ attention from strategic thinking and planning, <b><span style="color: #073763;">so a ministry board that distracts its focus from vision and strategy and instead zeros in on specific budgetary line items—operational, pebble/sand issues—will likely also lose the war</span></b> and fail to effectively accomplish their mission, or at the very least, make successful mission accomplishment all the more elusive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The hard-working ministry staff will likely appreciate the top-cover a board provides by dealing with strategic issues, the large issues—big rocks. An efficient staff will likewise feel unappreciated and devalued when the board diverts its attention from the large issues (big rocks) and micromanages the tasks they are assigned—thus distracting themselves from big rocks to focus on pebbles and sand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A board that insists on focusing on the operational, day-to-day duties and issues, pebbles, and sand—instead of the larger issues that actually makes up their charter—will leave the staff feeling not only second-guessed, but also untrusted and unprotected at the all-important strategic level at which the board is supposed to govern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Listen up, boards!</span></b> Give your staff a break—don’t try to do their job! Instead provide the strategic top-cover they long for, so they can fully explore and exploit their commitment and creativity for accomplishing the mission. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.davidingerson.com/" target="_blank">DAVID INGERSON</a></b> is the president/CEO of <b><a href="https://cinami.org/" target="_blank">Christians in Action Missions International</a></b> (CinAMI). His passion for evangelism and disciple-making commenced at his conversion to faith as a freshman at the US Air Force Academy after hearing Astronaut Jim Irwin share his testimony at the Academy Cadet Chapel. After 20 years serving as an Air Force pilot and officer, David spent 12 years initiating and operating several for-profit enterprises. Having traveled to 75 countries, David fervently loves learning about other cultures and how to best communicate the Gospel in their contexts. His mission, CinAMI, has approximately 80 workers making disciples in 21 countries. David and his wife, Kathleen, along with Deborah, their youngest of five children, make their home in Fresno, Calif. He is the author of <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3fUYkDn" target="_blank">The Caleb Years: When God Doesn’t Make Sense</a></i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Use the big rocks, pebbles, sand, and water illustration at your next board meeting. </span></b>Accomplish the jar-filling exercise twice. <b><span style="color: #073763;">First time: </span></b>put the sand in first, then the pebbles, then attempt to put in the big rocks. You should be able to put in only one or perhaps two big rocks—show the “left-out/no-room” rocks. Try to “pack” them in—clearly showing it’s impossible. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Second time:</span></b> put in the big rocks, then the pebbles, then the sand, and finally the water and be sure ALL go in—vividly demonstrating the all importance of starting with the big rocks FIRST, or you won’t be able to get the big rocks in!<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">Inspire your CEO and board chair to review your agenda together before your next board meeting.</span></b> See if you can find any small rocks, pebbles, or sand—and make a commitment to scrub each agenda for future meetings, or until you succeed in incorporating nothing except big rock issues to take to your board. It will be a refreshing and liberating feeling!<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center</span></b> and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 26, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Big-Rocks-Pebbles-and-Sand-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Big Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Getting the compensation-setting process right must be a priority.</i></span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In Lesson 25, the authors remind us that to fairly review and set a CEO’s compensation, a board should also periodically review the CEO’s performance. That is the best way a board can reasonably set a fair compensation for a CEO. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The authors also suggest obtaining an external compensation survey so boards can work with comparable and current data when setting compensation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is good practice to set up a board compensation committee to confidentially conduct a compensation review. This provides the board with needed information to set compensation once the performance review is completed.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>25, pages 135-139:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• “Since performance reviews and compensation reviews go hand in hand, it is past time for a board to step up to its responsibilities.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">“When CEO compensation is given an appropriate priority, a ministry board has demonstrated leadership in a significant element of governance.”</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• “CEOs…will deeply appreciate boards that address compensation-setting with integrity and thoroughness.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Since one’s compensation can be structured in several ways, fairness and consistency require the board to carefully review the entire compensation package, including salary and any benefits.<br /><br />A</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">n honest and transparent discussion with the CEO about the linkage between one’s compensation package and their past performance helps everyone understand the composition and amounts of total compensation. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TOM OKARMA:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/okarma/" target="_blank">TOM OKARMA</a></b> is an author, board coach, and leadership consultant. As a top-rated nonprofit leadership author, <b><a href="https://tomokarma.com/" target="_blank">keynote speaker and consultant</a></b> in strategic planning, board development, and board governance, his devotion to helping nonprofits, combined with over 30+ years of business experience, make him a dramatic force for change, helping nonprofits increase their impact. Tom is the author of <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2AjYlBm" target="_blank">FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Leading Where it Matters Most: The How-to Guide to Leading Nonprofits for Impact</a></i>, and <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2TNRref" target="_blank">Break Through the ICK FACTORS of Nonprofit Leadership: Discover Your Organization's True Potential</a></i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Establish a board committee to prepare and conduct a performance review of your CEO this year.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Obtain a compensation survey reflecting current compensation levels in your community.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 25, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Compensating-the-CEO-It-s-About-More-than-Money-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Compensating the CEO—It’s About More than Money</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>How many standing committees are needed for effective governance?</i></span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can assume that the standing committees of your board were created with the intent of enhancing governance effectiveness. However, times change and so too does the board’s work. In Lesson 24, the authors caution that the committee structure used by the board should be flexible and meet the changing needs of the ministry. That’s why boards are encouraged to regularly assess how standing committees are functioning and then to weed out those that are no longer relevant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Except for the committee or two that are mandated (an audit committee, for example), <b><span style="color: #073763;">inclusion in the ministry’s bylaws or board handbook shouldn’t be read as a promise of eternal life.</span></b> Most committees must regularly prove their worth to governance effectiveness, or stand down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>24, pages 130-134: </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• “A good rule of thumb is the fewer standing committees, the better. Only use a committee if it adds value.” </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">“Committees should not take on a life of their own, nor should they overshadow the board itself.”</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• “Keep in mind that committees are meant to be tools boards use to get their work done. The right tool for today may not be the right tool for tomorrow.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In concept, standing committees seem a great way to focus board members’ time and attention on issues of greatest importance to advancing a ministry’s mission. The divide and conquer approach that committees provide to managing the responsibilities of the board is handy and efficient. <b><span style="color: #073763;">In reality, however, board committees are too often the doorway to micromanagement, second guessing, and deep dives into administrative minutia. </span></b>This happens most often when board committees mimic administrative functions (which is most of the time). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Absent </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">a governance-focused reason for being, standing committees can be more trouble than help. But give board committees a clearly stated, up-to-date, governance-centered purpose and the results are remarkable. Agreement about the why of their work keeps standing committees steady on their governance feet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-basinger-ab043024/" target="_blank">REBEKAH BURCH BASINGER</a></b> is an independent consultant for board development and fundraising who works mostly with faith-based nonprofits and ministry organizations. Over the years, her <b><a href="http://basingerconsulting.com/" target="_blank">consulting practice</a></b> has been enriched by service on the boards of numerous organizations, beginning with her children’s daycare center, extending to MAP (Medical Assistance Programs) International, ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability), MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, and currently, Lancaster Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Randall, live in Dillsburg, Pa., and are the parents of two adult sons and grandparents of seven exceptional grandchildren.</span><br />
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<b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">TO DO TODAY: </b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b>SURVEY</b> board members to determine satisfaction levels with committee work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b>REVIEW </b>charges to the standing committees for relevancy, clarity, and accountability.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b>VISIT</b> the ECFA Knowledge Center to read and then share the short chapter, Lesson 24, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Should-Most-Standing-Committees-Stand-Down-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Should Most Standing Committees Stand Down?</a></b>” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nate Parks is our guest blogger this week for the fourth of four lessons in "Part 6: Boardroom Time-Wasters, Troublemakers, and Truth-tellers.” <i><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 era, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The board chair, the CEO, and other board members must neutralize the board bully.</i></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </i><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Lesson </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">23, the authors note that a board bully manipulates, pressures, blames, and coerces people to follow his or her ideas or agenda. These bullies wreak havoc and create dissension which derails the board’s missional focus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Once a bully is identified in the boardroom we need to support and empower the chair to take courageous and gracious action to help the bully exit the boardroom efficiently and effectively. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>23, pages 125-128: </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fundamentally, bullying is a spiritual issue.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">Keeping the phrase “created in the image of God” in the back of the mind is a must.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Use a spiritually and strategically designed process to choose and recruit people for key leadership positions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identifying the bully in the boardroom is typically not a board’s basic problem. The most astute boards identify bullies—in advance—through a formal application and interview process. The goal is clear—to make sure the board has a well-thought-out onboarding process that is well executed to weed out the bullies and protect the board. This is the best anti-bullying structure to have in place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">The problem intensifies if the bully has already found his or her seat on the board and identified the alliances and power structures in the boardroom.</span></b> There is no doubt that the bully will locate and assimilate these alliances and power structures for personal advantage and agendas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In the most difficult cases, the bully will achieve the chairperson’s role—which has the potential of destroying not only the board, but the mission itself. The goal is to create a board culture that exposes these kinds of agendas quickly and deals with them effectively. The question I would ask is this: <b><span style="color: #073763;">What specific value of your board culture protects the mission from personal agendas? </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Your board has a bigger problem if the CEO is the bully. The CEO has an extraordinary amount of influence over the board. Depending on your bylaws, your CEO may be an ex-officio board member which matters little when the CEO is operating unimpeded. It is imperative that the board institute and activate an annual CEO evaluation process. <b><span style="color: #073763;">In my experience, this is one of the most neglected duties of board governance.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The goal is to put in place and practice a solid evaluation process that effectively identifies the duties, roles, and responsibilities of the CEO and the manner in which they should be lived out. Effective evaluation is the best way to mitigate bullying by the CEO both inside and outside of the boardroom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateparks/" target="_blank">NATE PARKS</a></b> is the President/CEO at <b><a href="https://berea.org/" target="_blank">Berea Ministries</a></b> in New England. He is known for his creativity and unique perspective in seeking solutions for organizations. In addition to holding a master’s degree in business, Nate is a national speaker and consultant, always challenging people to look beyond their personal or organizational boundaries for maximum impact. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kecia Klob is our guest blogger this week for the third of four lessons in "Part 6: Boardroom Time-Wasters, Troublemakers, and Truth-tellers.” <i><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 crisis, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #073763;">LESSON </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>22 OF 40: Whopper Mistakes Can Unravel Your Ministry</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?</i></span><i style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </i><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Lesson 22, the authors urge boards to be actively aware of what the CEO is doing within the ministry, particularly when it comes to the budget and funding. Oversight of the CEO is crucial (and must include financial accountability) and cannot be taken lightly—no matter how much you like the CEO, or how well he/she appears to be performing within the ministry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>22, pages 120-124:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Too often a ministry slowly and imperceptibly unravels for several years before the board wakes up to the reality.” </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” </span></b>(Max De Pree)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• “When a ministry becomes unraveled, it is not time for rash action. It is time to step back and review how it happened, determine corrective steps, and move ahead—all with the help of the Almighty.” </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY COLOR COMMENTARY:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What can a board do to prevent the financial unraveling of its ministry without its knowledge?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The authors suggest four ongoing, foundational commitments needed by the board to avoid a potentially devastating financial crisis in a ministry:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1) Conduct annual CEO reviews without fail. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2) Assess revenue projections regularly in preparation for financial fluctuations. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3) In a financial crisis, immediately reduce expenses and begin addressing sustainability. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4) Do not sacrifice the integrity of your ministry by using restricted funds illegally to solve a financial crisis. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The authors also point out that <b><span style="color: #073763;">three of the biggest mistakes a board can make</span></b> which will lead to financial instability in a ministry are: failure to diligently oversee its finances, failure to require the CEO to balance the budget, and failure to hold the CEO accountable for keeping restricted funds restricted!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my own work on a nonprofit board I have seen there is great wisdom in the advice of the authors regarding financial accountability. <b><span style="color: #073763;">It’s not always enjoyable (as a board) to be the boss of the CEO, but our responsibility is first and foremost the sustainability of the ministry and ensuring the mission is carried out effectively.</span></b> So, while support of the CEO is important, it cannot be done blindly and without accountability. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>KECIA KLOB:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Assess:</b> Are there any areas where our board has neglected to hold our CEO accountable?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b>Assess:</b> Is our board fully engaged in budget oversight?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b>Visit </b>the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 22, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Whopper-Mistakes-Can-Unravel-Your-Ministry-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Whopper Mistakes Can Unravel Your Ministry</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Serving on a Christian nonprofit board is not about us, it is about stewarding God’s work the best we can. In Lesson 21, the authors warn of divisions and diminished value that accompany self-centered and self-serving board participation. The main point the authors make is that <b><span style="color: #073763;">unhealthy comparison and competition within a board reduces its governance effectiveness and decreases the organization’s ability to serve God well.</span></b> As the saying goes, <b><span style="color: red;">one bad apple spoils the whole barrel, </span></b>and one self-focused, comparison-driven member can diminish the effectiveness of the entire board. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson 21, pages 116-119:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some of the nuggets that the authors provided were:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Board members will either create value or extract value.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Ego and rivalry often lead board members to elevate self over others. This creates a competitive atmosphere in the boardroom.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Demonstrating a heart for we versus me inspires other board members to do the same. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Paul told Timothy that if anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task (1 Timothy 3:1). The word “desires” is a complicated word. Sometimes it is translated in more noble contexts—but mainly it is used to express lust, covetousness, or evil desires. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Board members must always ask themselves the question of motivation—am I doing this to serve God and others, or to benefit myself?</span></b> Board members who strive to promote themselves, ensure that they are the center of attention, and winners of every debate—have lost their personal battle with ego and rivalry. The carnage they create in the process spills over into the life of the board and diminishes the effectiveness of the ministry. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>DAN BOLIN:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.refuelinginflight.com/meet-dan-bolin" target="_blank">DAN BOLIN</a></b> is the president of <b><a href="https://www.refuelinginflight.com/" target="_blank">Refueling in Flight Ministries</a></b>. He has led ministries for over 35 years and served for 11 years as the international director or Christian Camping International. Dan also served nine years as president of KVNE/KGLY Radio, and for 14 years he was the executive director of Pine Cove Christian Camps. Dan writes, speaks, teaches, hosts CEO Dialogues, and leads men’s fly-fishing adventures. His weekly devotional and more information about Dan’s ministry are available at <b><a href="https://www.refuelinginflight.com/" target="_blank">Refueling in Flight Ministries</a></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ask yourself—in my role as a board member, am I serving myself or God and others?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Ask yourself—what can I do to add value to the board by encouraging other members and supporting quality ideas proposed by others?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Pray for each board colleague—asking God to give you a love for them and an appreciation for the contributions they make. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 21, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Alert-The-ER-Factor-Causes-Value-Extraction-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Alert! The ER Factor Causes Value Extraction</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Welcome to <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom Blog</i>,</span></b> a 40-week journey through the new book, <i>More Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom, </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by Dan Busby and John Pearson. Each Wednesday, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we're featuring a guest writer’s favorite snippet from the week's topic. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dan Steiner is our guest blogger this week for the first of four lessons in "Part 6: Boardroom Time-Wasters, Troublemakers, and Truth-tellers.” <i><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">And during this COVID-19 crisis, the role of the board becomes even more critical. We pray that your board will have God-honoring wisdom as you spiritually discern next steps.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>What’s worse than fingernails on a chalkboard? A boisterous board member at a prayer meeting. </i></span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Lesson </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">20, the authors address the reality of board members who are loud, late, out of order, or overly assertive, and those that—to the opposite—are too silent. The authors encourage us to help board members strike a productive balance between these two personalities—through affirmation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In addressing this common experience, <b><span style="color: #073763;">the authors advise us to create a board culture that gives the board chair permission to affirm and reprimand both ends of the continuum</span></b>—between expressive and sometimes boisterous board members…and those that are all too quiet but have great wisdom to share. The lesson gives us tools of affirmation and reinforcement we can use to that end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1) A short prayer (page 115) that board members can pray and then use for self-examination.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2) How to give grace and exercise discernment, plus how to leverage the gifts and input of the boisterous member. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3) <b><span style="color: #073763;">When recruiting board members, how to conduct due diligence, such a discerning how a person interacts in group settings.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4) How to move from talking heads and endless reports…to deep engagement in board meetings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5) How to create time in board meetings for ALL board members to engage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lesson 20, pages 112-115: </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before adjournment time, ask your best listener to go around the room with a brief kudo on each board member’s input during the meeting and acknowledge the good. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• “Reinforce the good news and, Lord willing, you will have less bad news.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY COLOR COMMENTARY:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Board members, particularly in spirited discussions, can be out of order. Sometimes, they can routinely be late. They may lack the self-awareness to adjust and improve their professional conduct. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I like the quote from <b><a href="https://urgentink.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/02/necessary-endings.html" target="_blank">Henry Cloud</a></b> at the beginning of Part 6 of the book (page 111): </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>“The pruning moment is that clarity of enlightenment <br />when we become responsible for making the decision to own the vision or not. If we own it we have to prune. If we don't, we have decided to own the other vision, the one we call average. It is a moment of truth that we encounter almost every day in many, many decisions.” </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To maximize excellence in board meetings, it’s important that board members are encouraged to self-examine their own conduct. In addition, board chairs must address those board members that are either too boisterous and out of order—or too quiet and noncontributory. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>DAN STEINER:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-steiner-a6335b7/" target="_blank">DAN STEINER</a></b> is the Founder/Chairman of <b><a href="https://preborn.org/" target="_blank">Pre-Born!</a></b> On a national basis, in America's largest metros, Pre-Born! is the competition to Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry. We offer compassion to young women and the gospel of Jesus Christ to transform and save young women and their unborn children. Dan and his wife, Valerie, live in Indianapolis, Ind. They have five adult children and nine grandchildren. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Position: </span></b>Who on your board would be that good listener who can offer positive kudos to each board member, reinforcing their contribution to the meeting: positioning desirable behavior?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">Plan:</span></b> to have that discussion with the board member who persists in late attendance or disruptive interaction.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Peruse:</span></b> See Tool #5, “The Board’s Annual Self-Assessment Survey” in <b><i><a href="https://ecfagovernance.blogspot.com/2019/11/tool-5-boards-annual-self-assessment.html" target="_blank">ECFA Tools and Templates for Effective Board Governance</a></i></b> (page 31). Review the Peer to Peer (P2P) assessment tool and use it for members to evaluate their individual contribution to the board. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Visit: </span></b>the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 20, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Don-t-Be-Late-or-Annoying-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Don’t Be Late—or Annoying</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #073763;">LESSON 19 OF 40 - </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Beware the Phone-Book-Size Report</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Lesson </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">19, the authors warn against last-minute delivery of large reports—with pertinent information hidden throughout the report. Hopefully, you have board members that will have the candor to challenge “the abuse and distrust” this behavior communicates. If they do, you have the opportunity to learn from the bad behavior, but you will have to make some trust deposits that more than offset the withdrawal you made with your bad behavior. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>19, pages 107-110:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“What kind of CEO waits until the night before the board meeting to dump on the directors a phone-book-size report…? Surely not a CEO who trusts his or her board.” (<a href="https://urgentink.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/03/what-makes-great-boards-great.html" target="_blank">Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld</a>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• <b><span style="color: #073763;">High-quality boards have a “virtuous cycle of respect, trust and candor. The cycle is broken if there is no authentic appetite for candor.”</span></b> (Sonnenfeld)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Board members “are, almost without exception, intelligent, accomplished and comfortable with power. But if you put them into a group that discourages dissent, they nearly always start to conform. The ones that don’t often self-select out.” (Sonnenfeld)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MY COLOR COMMENTARY:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Delivering a phone-book-size report at the last minute may not have any bad news. <i>The last-minute report itself</i>, however, is “the bad news!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s important to set an example worth following. This is certainly a bad example to avoid at all costs. <b><span style="color: #073763;">However, it had a silver lining. When you have a culture and environment within the boardroom to call out unprofessional and/or ungodly behavior, it’s possible to redeem the moment.</span></b> It will require significant effort—and perhaps some money out of your own pocket!—to make amends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A culture of candor and a willingness to “make it right” allow growth in your board relationships—and effectiveness over the long term.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><a href="http://www.beeworld.org/about-us/our-president/?view=mobile" target="_blank">DAVE SEMMELBECK</a></b> has served as the President of <b><a href="http://www.beeworld.org/home/home-page/?view=mobile" target="_blank">BEE (Biblical Education by Extension) World</a></b> since May 1, 2016. Dave began at BEE World as a facilitator in 2008 and has also served as Director of BEE World USA, Director of BEE World Pakistan, and BEE World International Director. Dave is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with two master’s degrees (Christian Education and Biblical Studies).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">AVOID: </span></b>Never, ever deliver agendas, reports and recommendations at the last minute!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•<b><span style="color: #073763;"> SCHEDULE: </span></b>Agree in writing on the board’s preferred timetable for receiving board agendas, recommendations and reports. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•<b><span style="color: #073763;"> VISIT:</span></b> the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 19, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Beware-the-Phone-Book-Size-Report-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Beware the Phone-Book-Size Report</a></b>.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>He envisioned how board service would look on his resumé.</i></span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">THE BIG IDEA FROM THE BOOK:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Lesson 18, the authors note that clarity and fit are vital for board recruiting and development.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">MY FAVORITE INSIGHTS from Lesson </span></b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>18, pages 104-106:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The part of this lesson that hit me between the eyes (and in my heart) is in the suggested prayer:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• “Kingdom Builders vs. Slot Fillers,” a reminder of God’s ways versus our ways</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Eternity vs. Today</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Relationship vs. Task</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Wisdom vs. Haste…. Slow Down to Speed Up.<br /><br />Further, mission and motives are important when considering board prospects and evaluating current board members.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">An organization’s capacity to achieve its mission is linked to the combination, horsepower, and teamwork of what the board and CEO can accomplish together. Most organizations focus on the attracting, developing, evaluating and, if necessary, the redeploying of the CEO. <b><span style="color: #073763;">Many organizations would increase their mission capacity and effectiveness by strategically and intentionally investing in their board recruiting and development.</span></b> Too often, as the authors convey, board member recruiting and development processes are treated as secondary tasks, incidental to operating, rather than leading, the organization. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Mission fit matters. Motives matter.</span></b> Both relate to the reason for doing something. Essentially, they answer the “WHY” question.<b><span style="color: #073763;"> Why </span></b>this organization? </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">Why</span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> now? </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">Why</span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> would we consider this person for a board position? </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">Why </span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">me (from the prospect’s perspective)? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Simon Sinek’s TED Talk, “<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYeCltXpxw" target="_blank">Start With Why</a></b>,” is focused on mission. The board is responsible for the organization’s mission. The mission fit of any and every board member is critical to effectively leading the organization and achieving its mission. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the WHY questions are answered, the WHAT questions follow. Clarity of expectations, meeting frequency (and location), expertise, position descriptions and more. The conversation should include the roles and responsibilities of the board member (governance), being an active ambassador/volunteer, and generous donor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The pool of prospective board members should be actively built over time and be deep enough that answering the WHY and WHAT questions either disqualify or cause some prospects to opt out of serving before they start. <b><span style="color: #073763;">While this mindset seems counter-intuitive in a busy culture with board prospects seemingly in short supply, the sustainability of the organization depends on a more intentional longer-term approach.</span></b> Finally, will the addition of this person strengthen the board, and by extension, the organization? If so, lean into the opportunity together. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>THIS WEEK’S QUOTES & COMMENTARY BY </b></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>GORDON FLINN:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-flinn-32baa244/" target="_blank">GORDON FLINN</a></b> is the President/CEO of <b><a href="http://www.goforthconsulting.co/" target="_blank">GoForth Consulting</a></b>. He notes, “Capacity, Effectiveness and Culture are three stewardship gears for personal, team and organizational (missional) impact. Integrating and leveraging each driver creates the foundation for strategy and execution to optimize results.” <b><a href="http://www.goforthconsulting.co/" target="_blank">Click here</a></b> to visit the GoForth Consulting website. </span><br />
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<b style="color: #073763; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">TO DO TODAY: </b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pray for Wisdom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Upgrade your board recruiting and development processes by implementing the suggested Board Action Steps. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">• Visit the ECFA Knowledge Center and read and share the short chapter, Lesson 18, “<b><a href="https://www.ecfa.org/Content/Warning-Resume-Builders-Make-Lousy-Board-Members-MoreLessonsNP" target="_blank">Warning! Resumé-Builders Make Lousy Board Members</a></b>.”</span><br />
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