Many nonprofit boards call themselves “working boards.” There’s nothing wrong with board members rolling up their sleeves. But that label can quietly shape what a board believes its job is—and how it spends its time.
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah unpack the “working board” myth and why every nonprofit board is a governing board, no matter how hands-on its members are. They explore how focusing on roles instead of labels can help boards make room for the big-picture conversations that only they can have.
Want a refresher on governance? Listen to our earlier episode, Board Governance Made Simple.
Question to consider before listening:
Is your board making time for the big-picture questions—or mostly focusing on this week’s to-do list?
Questions to consider:
- What governance conversation does your board need to have?
- What could your board spend less time on to make room for it?
Word of the Week: Mental Model
How does your board describe itself–and how might that shape how you see your role?