Rethink Your Board Policies

A more inclusive board culture can unlock your organization’s full potential. Boards with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills are better equipped to navigate the complex challenges nonprofits face.

But many boards are operating with outdated policies that exclude outstanding talent. Our consultant, Karli Cowman, offers strategies to address barriers—from recruitment practices to the way meetings are structured—that can transform your board and drive your organization forward.

Read Rethink Your Board Policies >

For more on board excellence, we recommend McKinsey’s “The Dynamic Board” >

We strongly believe that nonprofit boards must grow and evolve to support thriving organizations. This newsletter is the first in a two-part series on board transformation. Next month, we will share stories from peers in the field who have radically reshaped their boards.

To learn more about board development and open board search, how the practice is evolving, and what we have learned, reach out to us at [email protected].

Join Us for Leaders Lounge

At this month’s Leaders Lounge, Potrero Group’s CEO and Managing Directors host breakout “clinics” to help you get the most out of your board, manage leadership succession, troubleshoot operations and personnel, and more.

Wednesday, August 21

3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET (Zoom)

Connect with like-minded changemakers, get inspired, and bring new ideas and energy back to your organization.

Register today >

Gain New Energy, Skills, and Perspectives from Haas School of Business

Did you know that MBA programs around the country have programs that lend student talent and resources to mission-driven organizations? ?Don’t miss these opportunities to benefit from the fresh perspectives and skills of current students at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business:

Berkeley Board Fellows (open until filled in August) is a program providing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to nonprofit boards and organizations while developing the next generation of leaders. Board Fellows is a seven-month program (October 2024 – April 2025) in which pairs of MBA students are placed on local Bay Area nonprofit boards as fully participating, non-voting members. Fellows commit 8–10 hours per month and attend 3–4 board meetings, design and implement a board-related project, engage in subcommittees, and meet with a board mentor. Submit an application here >

Social Sector Solutions (deadline August 31, 2024) is open to all types of social enterprises, providing 900 hours of consultation (January – May 2025) on a topic of keen interest to the organization such as business planning, strategy, metrics, new markets, marketing, finances, and more. In a partnership with McKinsey & Company coaches, teams of interdisciplinary students are led by an experienced MBA to answer critical organizational questions and provide recommendations and actionable plans. For past projects and application details, visit this link >

For additional information, contact Krutika Menon, Director of Programs, at [email protected].

Contact us if you’d like to share a similar opportunity. We are glad to help you spread the word about great resources like these.

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