Boards Aren’t Just Stewards — They’re Strategists
Practical Strategies for Nonprofit Board Members and Staff Leaders
If nonprofits are really social impact enterprises, then boards need to lead like it.
That means more than reviewing budgets and approving minutes. It means defining what impact actually looks like, validating that there’s a real and sustainable need for the work, understanding the competitive landscape, and measuring results that prove the difference being made.
When boards lead this way, they create not just accountability—but momentum, credibility, and financial sustainability.
In our latest Rethinking Nonprofits post, we explore how boards can move from oversight to strategic stewardship of impact—and why it’s essential for the future of mission-driven work.
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