NPO 008: Engaging your Board of Directors (Liz Mills, Carlson Community Services)

Nonprofit Optimist

English - June 05, 2017 16:07 - 40 minutes - 37 MB - ★★★★★ - 55 ratings
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Liz Mills has been the Executive Director of Carlson Community Services for the past 10 years. CCS provides after school programming, a community garden and a fine arts concert series. In this episode, Liz shares the lessons she has learned about how to actively engage her board members, how to navigate tough conversations and also shares a great idea about "office hours." For nonprofits who have been around for a little while, this interview will be very valuable! For the show notes, please visit: www.nonprofitoptimist.com.