Join our upcoming event, "Difficult Conversations, Part 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback!" 📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT ⏱ 45 minutes ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sXfPfHXGTqeWLT7Py6JbPA Feedback is one of the most important tools a board has and one of the easiest things to avoid. Whether it’s giving constructive input to a fellow board member, responding to concerns from leadership, or receiving difficult feedback yourself, these conversations shape trust, accountability, and culture across the organization. But too often, feedback is: - Delayed until frustration builds - Delivered emotionally instead of constructively - Avoided altogether to “keep the peace” - Taken personally instead of used productively In Part 2 of our Difficult Conversations series, we’ll focus specifically on the art of giving and receiving feedback well within nonprofit leadership and governance settings. This will be another candid, peer-driven discussion grounded in real boardroom dynamics and practical strategies you can use immediately. 👥 Who This Session Is For This session is especially valuable for: - Current nonprofit board members - Board chairs and officers - Executive Directors and CEOs working closely with boards - Governance committee members - Anyone navigating accountability, communication, or leadership dynamics within a nonprofit organization - Whether you’re delivering feedback, receiving it, or trying to create a healthier culture around it, this conversation is designed to help. 🎯 What We’ll Explore Together, we’ll discuss: - Why feedback often becomes emotionally charged - How to deliver feedback clearly while preserving relationships - How to receive difficult feedback without becoming defensive - The difference between criticism, accountability, and coaching - Practical frameworks that create more productive conversations - How healthy feedback cultures strengthen boards and organizations over time

Welcome to the Non-Profit Board Impact Collective! We’re so glad you’re here. This space was created for current nonprofit board members who want to: - Connect with peers facing similar challenges - Share strategies and resources that work - Celebrate wins (big and small) - Build stronger, more effective boards together 🚀 How to get started: - Introduce yourself in this thread – Share your name, organization, and one thing you wish more boards did well. We'll explore the following topics: - Fundraising – ideas, templates, and strategies - Operations – governance, bylaws, board structures, policies - People and Culture – board culture, ED relationships, succession, DEI - Ask questions – This is a safe, pitch-free space. If you’ve got a challenge, ask away! - Share your wins – We learn as much from successes as from challenges. Community Guidelines: - ✅ Be respectful and supportive - ✅ Focus on board-related topics - 🚫 No pitching or promotional posts 💡 Pro tip: Turn on notifications for this workspace so you don’t miss conversations that matter. We can’t wait to see the connections, ideas, and solutions that come out of this Collective. Let’s build stronger boards together.