Episode Overview:

What separates an exceptional board chair from an ineffective one? In this episode, host Jennifer Drago breaks down the essential traits, responsibilities, and challenges of nonprofit board chairs. She shares a compelling case study of a board chair who unintentionally derailed an organization’s progress and offers practical insights for selecting and developing strong board leadership.

Key Topics Discussed:

✔️ The Role of a Board Chair – Keeping the organization on track toward its mission and strategic goals.

✔️ Facilitating Effective Board Meetings – Structuring agendas, fostering engagement, and managing conflict.

✔️ Supporting the CEO – Building a strong partnership and effective communication channels with the executive leader.

✔️ Governance & Accountability – Ensuring bylaws, ethics, and strategic oversight are upheld.

✔️ Board Succession Planning – Identifying and mentoring future board leaders.

✔️ Case Study: The Risks of a Board Chair with a Personal Agenda – A real-world example of how leadership choices can impact an organization.

✔️ Key Traits of an Effective Board Chair – Leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, and decision-making skills.

✔️ Critical Questions When Selecting a Board Chair – Do they have the time, autonomy, and key skills to handle the job?

➡️Get Your Free Resource: Download 20 Generative Questions for Your Nonprofit Board at https://bit.ly/4gzrUwV

About Our Host:

Jennifer Drago is an award-winning strategist, author, speaker and certified business coach. Through Peak to Profit consulting, she helps senior living, healthcare and nonprofit organizations get clear on their vision and strategy so they can identify -- and execute on -- opportunities for growth, revenue and operational efficiencies.

Jennifer worked as a strategy and operations executive in the healthcare and senior living industries for 30 years, facilitating strategic plans and developing new programs and service lines. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, a master’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Arizona State University.

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