by Sara Lom | Oct 24, 2025
Good board meetings don’t just happen—they’re planned, purposeful, and facilitated. Here’s a practical, listicle-style guide to running meetings that actually deliver results. 1. Clearly Define the Meeting’s Purpose 2. Carefully Prepare Agenda & Tools to...
by Sara Lom | Oct 24, 2025
Board members should not feel like “docile mushrooms—warm and in the dark.” – McFarlan and Epstein’s Nonprofit Boards: A Guide. This phrase is a vivid reminder that strong governance depends on transparency, engagement, and shared leadership. Effective boards...
by Sara Lom | Oct 24, 2025
There’s a meaningful difference between sitting on a board and serving on one. Sitting implies attendance while serving implies stewardship. The most effective board members understand that their role is not ceremonial. Board members are the backbone of nonprofit...
by Sara Lom | Oct 7, 2025
How a BVU Fellow Transformed ZENworks Yoga A Growing Mission Meets Strategic Expertise When a BVU Fellow joined ZENworks Yoga in 2024, they had a growing mission to bring yoga and mindfulness into schools and needed a more robust brand presence and increased online...
by Kishia Townsend | Sep 16, 2025
Applications must be submitted via a BVU staff member, who will confirm your registration and provide more information. This event is part of a 5-session cohort. You may not register for individual sessions. Learn More Thank You, Sponsors Nonprofit Capacity...
by Kishia Townsend | Sep 16, 2025
Applications must be submitted via a BVU staff member, who will confirm your registration and provide more information. This event is part of a 5-session cohort. You may not register for individual sessions. Learn...
by Kishia Townsend | Sep 16, 2025
Applications must be submitted via a BVU staff member, who will confirm your registration and provide more information. This event is part of a 5-session cohort. You may not register for individual sessions. Learn More Thank You, Sponsors Nonprofit Capacity...
by Kishia Townsend | Sep 16, 2025
Applications must be submitted via a BVU staff member, who will confirm your registration and provide more information. This event is part of a 5-session cohort. You may not register for individual sessions. Learn More Thank You, Sponsors Nonprofit Capacity...
by Kishia Townsend | Sep 15, 2025
Applications must be submitted via a BVU staff member, who will confirm your registration and provide more information. This event is part of a 5-session cohort. You may not register for individual sessions. Learn More Thank You, Sponsors Nonprofit Capacity...
by Sara Lom | Sep 5, 2025
A Guide for Nonprofit Boards A strong chief executive can take your mission further, faster—but only if your board is actively supporting, assessing, and guiding their leadership. One of the most important (and often overlooked) responsibilities of a nonprofit board...
