Are Your Bylaws a Problem?

I spoke with a person who has been both a board member and a staff member at many nonprofits. He shared a story that touches on board governance, fiduciary duties, and accountability. When Board Members Go Rogue: A Lesson in Governance and Accountability I served on the board of a large social services nonprofit with a long history and a very strong grassroots membership base. One of the organization’s greatest strengths was that its members really did have a voice in how it was run, including electing board members. That was intentional. It was part of the culture and embedded… Read more