Collective members - we'd like to increase the amount of conversation and engagement on this Skool platform. We have such incredible conversations in our monthly calls and there is so much knowledge within our membership base, we believe it would benefit the group to expand in this on-line forum as well. What would you like to see here? - Spotlight on specific topics/frameworks - Posts highlighting members - Group questions/scenarios for discussion - Interesting content or articles for review - Something else? Also, how often would you like to see new posts - weekly, multiple tines a week, or something else? We want Skool, as well as the monthly calls, to be a valuable resource for our current and future members, so your input here would be greatly appreciated as @David Harris and I plan our engagement calendar for the second half of the year alongside our marketing partners @Sabrina Renée and @Katherine King . Thank you!

At our YouthBuild Boston board meeting next Tuesday, we plan to talk about whether to set up an advisory board for non-board members we want to engage more deeply. Do any of you have experience with advisory boards or thoughts on this? Some of the questions on my mind are: - Who should be invited and who should do the inviting? Should there be criteria for ongoing membership? - What expectations are realistic to set? How frequently should they convene? - Should a board member be the liaison or should the ED take that role since many invitees might have specific skills and knowledge the ED might want to tap into - Is the proverbial juice worth the squeeze? Any and all advice or experience would be greatly appreciated, ideally sooner rather than later. Thank you.

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.

Join us on Thursday, April 23rd at 2 PM EST for an impactful event! As a Board member, you are not only an ambassador of the organization, but you are also responsible for the financial oversight and the sustainability of your non-profit. It's a joy to be on a Board when things are going well, but it's when times are challenging, that the organization needs you most.Join us for a candid and peer-led discussion on how to handle some of those difficult conversations. 👥 Who This Session Is For This session is especially valuable if you are: - A current nonprofit board member - A board chair, officer, or governance committee member - Involved in recruiting or onboarding new board members - Looking to improve board engagement and effectiveness early on Whether you joined a board recently or you’ve been onboarding others for years, you’ll leave with ideas you can use immediately. 👉Register Here!

1) Your name & org, 2) The board you serve on, 3) One thing you wish more boards did really well.