Archive: Board Development
Leading for Lasting Impact: How the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette Invests in Nonprofit Strength
In a time when many nonprofits are navigating increasing demand, limited resources, and constant change, the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette (CFGL) continues its deliberate and strategic approach to strengthen …
Building the Nonprofit Leadership Pipeline in Shelby County
Indiana has over 47,000 nonprofits. Across the country, the sector employs more than 12 million people and spends nearly $2 trillion each year. These organizations need leaders, donors, volunteers, and …
Getting Comfortable in Your Board Role
What You Need to Know to Contribute with Confidence as a Board Member, Committee Leader, or Board Chair You said yes to joining a nonprofit board. Now what? Whether you’re …
Beyond the Binder: How to Onboard Board Members with Purpose
Why orientation matters, what to include, and how to make it meaningful. Nonprofit leaders know they should be onboarding new board members, but between grant deadlines, staff meetings, and event …
The Collabora Leadership Intensive: Filling a Community Leadership Gap in Grant County
Every community needs strong leaders—but what happens when the same people keep cycling through board after board? Innovation stalls, fresh perspectives are lost, and organizations risk falling into a rut. …
Empowering Nonprofits, Strengthening the Community: The Lasting Impact of the Douglas W. Eberle Board Governance Series
In February 2008, the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette (CFGL) launched a Board Governance Training series for board volunteers and nonprofit executives, under the leadership of then-President and CEO Douglas …