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Chelsea Clinton And IAC: While Some Companies Argue About Women On Boards, IAC Just Does It

BY Alice KorngoldFri Sep 30, 2011

While others debate whether boards should have one woman or two or three, whether quotas should be mandated, and where on earth to find a woman who has adequate experience or intellect, IAC/InterActiveCorp did something bold, electing elected two women directors who will each contribute unique value to the IAC board: Chelsea Clinton and Sonali de Rycker. READ»

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If You Need Strong New Nonprofit Board Members, Address Internal Housekeeping First

BY Alice KorngoldSun Aug 21, 2011

You can’t attract, recruit, and retain nonprofit board members and leaders that you want and need without important strategic work and the commitment and will to change. READ»

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How Management Consultants Can Build A Better World

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jul 31, 2011

More and more, nonprofit philanthropists, such as Pierre M. Omidyar and Peter B. Lewis are providing management consulting services to their grantees in order to increase their organizational effectiveness.READ»

BRAC | Comment

Business, CSR And Nonprofit Leaders: What They're Reading This Summer

BY Alice KorngoldWed Jun 15, 2011

Every several months, I crowdsource book recommendations from my friends and colleagues and share them here with my readers.READ»

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The Dirty Little Secret About Joining A Nonprofit Board

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jun 5, 2011

There are many reasons that people join nonprofit boards. The primary motivation is to do something good. But there is a reason that isn't discussed in polite company: "I want to join a board in order to develop business relationships." If you just want to make business contacts, there are way easier ways to network than to commit to multiple hours of board and committee meetings.READ»

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The Role Of The Nonprofit Board: Four Simple Words

BY Alice KorngoldMon May 2, 2011

You're told that the organization is high impact in addressing a vital community issue, and that its services are cost effective. Simply by serving on the board, you're vouching for its future. Just one question: HOW DO YOU KNOW? READ»

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Women Matter 2010: Increasing Shareholder Value

BY Alice KorngoldTue Apr 12, 2011

In its new study, Women Matter 2010, McKinsey & Company established the link between the presence of women in leadership and better financial results. READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

Nonprofits: How to Avoid Problem Board Members in the First Place

BY Alice KorngoldSun Mar 27, 2011

You can establish good board practices to cycle board members off at a dynamic pace; this mitigates the damage of problem board members, while also allowing you to keep the board fresh, diverse, and relevant.READ»

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Nonprofit Boards: On Saying No to Problem Board Members

BY Alice KorngoldThu Mar 17, 2011

"Who is the Charlie Sheen in Your Company," asks Nell Minow, Co-Founder and Editor of The Corporate Library. The moment I read those words, I thought of too many nonprofit boards that tolerate problem board members because it's uncomfortable to "fire" volunteers.READ»

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International Women's Day: Women's Leadership on Nonprofit Boards

BY Alice KorngoldMon Mar 7, 2011

As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's honor the women who provide volunteer leadership through their service on global, national, and regional nonprofit boards.READ»

CSR | Comment

Philanthropy: Is Your Company Squandering a CSR Opportunity?

BY Alice KorngoldThu Jan 27, 2011

If your company is philanthropic, but you're not matching your executives to nonprofit boards in a purposeful way, then your company is missing out. Missing out on a number of valuable opportunities, including: government and ...READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

2011: The Year to Shape Up Nonprofit Boards

BY Alice KorngoldThu Jan 13, 2011

Nonprofit boards alone have leadership authority--the legal and fiduciary responsibilities--for the organizations that can invigorate the economies of our communities, protect the environment, provide access to education and health care for all, alleviate poverty around the world, and more. Given such important missions, under tough financial circumstances, let 2011 be the year that nonprofit boards get in shape.READ»

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Corporate Leadership for the 21st Century: Sustainability Experience Required

BY Alice KorngoldTue Oct 19, 2010

You will soon find that no corporate board will hire a CEO or elect a new board member who doesn't have experience in environmental sustainability and social issues. Why would I say this? And where would a corporate person gain ...READ»

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My Favorite 17

BY Alice KorngoldMon Aug 9, 2010

When Fast Company invited me to be an Expert blogger on Ethonomics and Leadership two years ago, I had no idea what a great adventure this would be. In over 165 posts, including coverage of two Clinton Global Initiative annual ...READ»

MATTHEW BISHOP | Comment

Everyone Needs a Greater Purpose (Even Companies)

BY Alice KorngoldWed Jul 14, 2010

"Why do business people on nonprofit boards make decisions they'd never make on behalf of their companies?" This was one of the intriguing questions when Matthew Bishop interviewed Nancy Lublin. Boards must fulfill their oversight responsibilities, but that alone does not build a vibrant and robust organization.READ»

NONPROFIT BOARDS | Comment

In Three Years, What Will Your Legacy Be?

BY Alice KorngoldThu Jun 10, 2010

No, not when you die. Your legacy when you complete your three year term on the nonprofit board that you serve on. Just yesterday, a corporate executive told me about her board legacy plan for one of the two boards she sits on; the ...READ»

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How Serving on a Nonprofit Board Makes You a Better Business Professional

BY Alice KorngoldMon Sep 7, 2009

Whether you're an management consultant, banker, attorney, manager, accountant, or other executive or professional, serving on a nonprofit board will help you do your job better. Wendy Wysong, Partner at Clifford Chance, explained to ...READ»

DAN ARIELY | Comment

Call the Mission: A Lesson In Ethical Leadership with a Nod to Dan Ariely

BY Alice KorngoldThu Jun 4, 2009

With breaches of ethics shaking the foundations of our global economy, and leading institutions failing to act in the interests of peace, justice, the environment, and prosperity, what can we learn from behavioral economists? And ...READ»

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Nonprofit Funding: Bad News is Good News

BY Alice KorngoldThu Apr 9, 2009

The bad news we know: funding is tight. The good news is that some funders are finally using their selectivity to drive nonprofit boards to become more effective. In fact, only nonprofit boards can truly ...READ»

INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS | Comment

AIG: Hey, How About Bonuses for Nonprofit Executives?

BY Alice KorngoldThu Mar 19, 2009

If the argument for bonuses is to attract and retain talent, and motivate high achievement, then why not use bonuses to drive the performance of nonprofit executives as well? Makes sense because: ...READ»