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Kenan Samms

How to Build a More Effective Nonprofit Sector by Transforming Boards

Boards of directors, comprised of volunteers, have the decision-making authority and power over the direction and finances of nonprofit organizations. Although there are boards that are disappointingly ineffective, I have seen many ...READ»

Kenan Samms

When To Leave One Board and Join Another

Having trained and placed many business executives on nonprofit boards for over 15 years, I've also helped board members decide when it's time to move on from one board to the next. What leads people to move off of one board and move ...READ»

Kenan Samms

How To Be A Great Nonprofit Board Member, Especially Now

Answer: Bear Witness. Tell the Story. Take Action. This has been my advice to board members whom I have trained and placed on nonprofit boards for many years, but it takes on greater importance in today's environment for two reasons: ...READ»

Kenan Samms

Transforming Nonprofit Boards for Effective Governance and a Better World

The challenge facing a number of nonprofit organizations is that the boards are not suitably organized, structured, or prepared for their authority to guide, shape, and govern the organization.  And some boards are lacking board ...READ»

Kenan Samms

Who’s Got The D: Why Governance Matters for Nonprofits

According to Harvard Business Review, “decisions are the coin of the realm in business. Every success, every mishap, every opportunity seized or missed stems from a decision someone made-or failed to make. Yet in many firms, ...READ»

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