How to Build an Engaged Board

In this episode of Changemaker Conversations, we're diving deep into board leadership and transformation with a unique perspective from co-host Lindsay Mullen. As a former board chair herself, Lindsay shares invaluable insights about building an engaged nonprofit board that can truly drive your mission forward.

If you're navigating the complex dance between board and staff roles or looking to transform your board from a working model to a strategic powerhouse, this episode delivers practical wisdom from someone who's been on both sides of the table.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• The journey of transforming a nonprofit board from a "friends and family" working board to a strategic leadership team
• How to create effective board recruitment strategies that fill crucial skill gaps
• Practical ways to connect board members authentically with the people you serve
• The critical relationship between board chair and CEO, and how to nurture it
• Navigating the appropriate division of responsibilities between board and staff

| MENTIONED |

• Board Matrix
• Board Member Prospectus and job descriptions
• BoardSource's Stages of Board Development
• This Episode's Blog Post

| CONNECT |

• ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
• Prosper-Strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice
• Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
• On LinkedIn with Alyssa Conrardy, Lindsay Mullen and Prosper Strategies