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September 30, 2024 21 mins

Welcome to the fourth episode of our board readiness series. In this episode, we will explore the essential dynamics between associate board members and nonprofit staff. Building strong working relationships is crucial for maximizing your impact and ensuring the nonprofit's mission is effectively advanced. We'll delve into communication strategies, collaborative decision-making, and ways to support staff in program implementation and evaluation.


Objectives

By the end of this episode, you will:

  • Understand how to build strong working relationships with nonprofit staff.
  • Learn effective communication and feedback strategies.
  • Explore collaborative decision-making processes.
  • Discover ways to support staff in program implementation and evaluation.


2. Key Concepts and Definitions

  • Associate Board and Staff Collaboration: The cooperative relationship between associate board members and nonprofit staff to achieve common goals.
  • Communication Strategies: Methods used to convey information effectively between parties.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Systems for providing constructive responses to enhance performance and outcomes.
  • Collaborative Decision-Making: A process where multiple stakeholders contribute to making choices that affect the organization. 
  • Program Implementation and Evaluation: The execution of nonprofit programs and the assessment of their effectiveness.

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CariClub partners with forward-thinking companies across various industries—including financial services, consulting, investment firms, law firms, technology, and more—to develop their next generation of leaders while making a positive impact on society. Our clients include industry leaders such as Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, KKR, Unilever, and Sidley Austin. By integrating leadership development with nonprofit board service, we offer a unique platform that benefits employees, companies, and communities alike.

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