Who’s Missing from Your Board Table?
“We need someone from [X big company]” It’s a familiar moment in board recruitment discussions. A seat opens, and the conversation jumps to a company name instead of a need. The result is a board of the same type of people, often chosen for where they work rather than what they bring. Before you fill […]
Do Nonprofit Boards Need Term Limits?
Strong nonprofit boards do not happen by accident. They are built through clear expectations, thoughtful governance practices, and a willingness to evolve as organizations grow and change. As we continue our focus on effective board leadership, and through our work with Board Building, we are revisiting a conversation that remains just as important today as […]
Why Strategic Visioning Works
For many nonprofit leaders, strategic planning can feel like a heavy lift. Long timelines, complex documents, and expensive processes often make it hard to prioritize, especially when day-to-day work is already demanding. At the same time, the need for clarity has never been greater. That is where strategic visioning comes in. Strategic visioning offers leadership a practical approach to […]
Leadership. Community. New Albany.
Mollard Consulting was proud to serve as presenting sponsor of the New Albany Chamber’s annual Community Update Breakfast yesterday morning. What a perfect venue to introduce Board Building, and here’s why. Leadership matters. Whether the CEO of a global corporation or a teacher in the classroom, yesterday’s conversation highlighted how important every leader is to the health of a community. Mayor Sloan […]
Why Board Volunteerism is a Win-Win
An individual who goes all in as a board director can change a nonprofit’s entire trajectory. I’ve watched it happen. The power of one person—and the invaluable impact they can have in guiding an organization forward—cannot be overstated. Their work as a nonprofit board director, of course, betters lives and the community at large. The […]
Building a Better Board
Mollard Consulting was honored to sponsor the Annual State of Nonprofit Forum at the Columbus Metropolitan Club. In this precarious time for the sector with unprecedented changes in policies and funding, the community gathered to hear from nonprofit leaders. Our colleagues Dr. B and Dan Sharpe opened the Forum and the dogged Michael Corey facilitated the conversation with Denise Robinson, Julie Fletcher, Tom Schmid, and Joe Gottron. They […]