Creating Excellence in Organizational Leadership

Board Necessity

Did you know that there are 1.4 million not-for-profit organizations in the United States, commonly referred to as a 501 (c) 3? What an astounding figure. They include benevolent associations, colleges and universities, churches and more. By law each of them is required to have a board (e.g. directors, trustees, elders, church council) that has the fiduciary duty of governing the organization. But few do it well. In fact, a significant portion of them are struggling in their efforts to be effective. Why? 

Look at this list of items. They reflect a pattern among struggling, ineffective boards.

• Agendas are too full; often crammed with time consuming trivia

• Meetings are too long; often focused on activity rather than results

• Results from those long meetings are minimal; often unsatisfactory

• Frustration and absenteeism are acute

• Internal politics thwart unity and impede progress

• Role of the board vs. management is unclear

• Conflict between board and staff

• Board leadership is reactionary, seldom pro-active

• Qualified people are reluctant to serve 

These items reflect a traditional style of board leadership. While they are not wrong, they are strongly inadequate for advancing organizations in a culture whose landscape is changing by the month.

Logicboard offers an innovative and highly successful model for board leadership and governance. It brings a positive resolve to the items listed above. Contact us today for more information.