The Nonprofit Board You’d Love to Join

Published on: June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Gene Takagi

If we accept as given that a nonprofit has a mission that resonates with you, what makes a board one you would want to join? Likely, the principal reasons are your existing relationships to the organization and its leadership. But for organizations seeking board members, the following list of ten attractive characteristics of a nonprofit […]

Leading with Intent: 2023 Nonprofit Board Survey

Published on: June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 by Gene Takagi

BoardSource recently launched its survey in connection with the updated Leading with Intent: BoardSource Index of Nonprofit Board Practices for 2023. Who serves on today’s nonprofit boards? What matters most when it comes to the board’s roles and responsibilities? What impact are they having on organizational performance? How do boards conduct their work? How well […]

California: Nonprofit Directors’ Rights of Inspection

Published on: May 24, 2023May 25, 2023 by Gene Takagi

As a board member (director) of a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, you have certain rights of inspection that allow you to access and review the corporation’s books, records, documents, and physical properties. Section 6334 of the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law and Section 8334 of the Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation each provide: Every director […]

Setting Up an Effective Nonprofit Board

Published on: March 11, 2021October 9, 2022 by Gene Takagi 1 Comment

Nonprofit founders and executives rely upon the corporation’s directors (board members) to set the tone and example for the corporation’s operations, vision, and values. Without an effective and supportive board, corporations can become overly reliant on a single leader, which limits how far the corporation can go in advancing its mission. This is why founders […]

BASF CLE: Serving on a Nonprofit Board for Attorneys

Published on: January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by Gene Takagi

On January 14, 2020, NEO’s Erin Bradrick and Victoria Weatherford of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will be speaking on Serving on a Nonprofit Board: Issue Spotting & 2020 Ethics Update at the Bar Association of San Francisco from noon to 1:15 pm. The event (also offered as a live webcast) is sponsored by the Litigation Section of the […]

So You’ve Joined a Nonprofit Board – Now What?

Published on: January 5, 2020January 9, 2020 by Gene Takagi

For 2020, here are 20 tips for new nonprofit board members. Start to get to know your fellow board members, the executive leadership, and some or all of the staff. They are the people who get things done so you’ll want to know with whom you are placing your trust. If you haven’t had a […]

Nonprofit Radio: Recruiting Your Nonprofit Board Members

Published on: October 9, 2019October 15, 2019 by Gene Takagi

I’ll be on on Nonprofit Radio this Friday, October 9, at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET talking with host Tony Martignetti about recruiting nonprofit board members. The archived podcast is available here. Our discussion is prompted by a recent blog post I wrote, 12 Considerations Before You Join that Nonprofit Board, which itself was inspired by a popular article […]

12 Considerations Before You Join that Nonprofit Board …

Published on: August 18, 2019July 23, 2023 by Gene Takagi

Are you interested in joining a nonprofit board of directors? Serving as a board member of a nonprofit can be tremendously rewarding and valuable, both to the organization and to you. But there are some things to consider before you join. About You It’s important to be honest and introspective in carefully considering the following: […]