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If you spend any time around nonprofit staff, you’ll probably hear a few complaints about the board of directors. They may say, “I can’t get my board to do anything” or “I can’t get them to face hard decisions or raise money.” Worst of all, you may hear, “I can’t get them to show up to meetings.”

Motivating the board is an important part of any nonprofit leader’s job. Keeping members well informed so that they can make thoughtful, appropriate recommendations is essential. Sometimes your most important task is gently steering the board’s attention back to the organization’s mission and immediate needs. Whether or not your nonprofit has paid staff, you can take steps to help the board do its work well.

The working relationship between the executive director (if you have one) or founder and the board president is a key factor to having an effective board and organization. Ideally, the relationship between these two leaders is one of respect and trust.