UnFunkt Your Nonprofit Board
May 10, 2026
UnFunkt is a fun, attention grabbing title of speaker colleague Jaime Marco’s book. However, it is definitely a book with a serious message. For nonprofit
Welcome to Hardy Smith’s blog, where he shares experience and insight learned through decades in the corporate world and advocating on behalf of nonprofits and associations across America.
Hardy’s mission is to help maximize the performance of nonprofits and associations and their essential leadership teams.
If you’re seeking to triumph over communication challenges, bring meaningful and manageable solutions to, and realize measurable results of your organization, this blog will give you more than ideas — it will maximize your team’s performance like never before.
UnFunkt is a fun, attention grabbing title of speaker colleague Jaime Marco’s book. However, it is definitely a book with a serious message. For nonprofit
How can nonprofit organizations create a culture of accountability—one where commitments made in the boardroom actually translate into meaningful action? Leaders of nonprofits, chambers of
What causes disconnection of nonprofit board members? In my interview with Jeff Stratton, editor of Wiley Publication’s “Board and Administrator,” I addressed a challenge that
In my Chamber Pros Online Conference interview with host Frank Kenny , we explored one of the most persistent frustrations chamber, association, and nonprofit executives
(This article is based on lessons from my book, Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game, and was originally published by (ACCE) Association of Chamber of
During a crisis, it’s critical to make sure your nonprofit’s board is fully engaged. A crisis is not an excuse for a board to ignore
What are mission moments and how can they be used for developing stronger connections with board members? While reading Brian Quail’s book, The Ultimate Guide
(I originally wrote this article for publication in Jeffrey Magee’s Professional Performance Magazine) Why don’t board members do what they’re supposed to do? If you’re
Many of the challenges with board engagement can be solved with an improved recruiting process. Here are four fast board recruiting tips from my book,
My research has shown a negative board experience is a key influencer to board members not performing as expected. Furthermore, a less than positive experience
UnFunkt is a fun, attention grabbing title of speaker colleague Jaime Marco’s book. However, it is definitely a book with a serious message. For nonprofit
How can nonprofit organizations create a culture of accountability—one where commitments made in the boardroom actually translate into meaningful action? Leaders of nonprofits, chambers of
What causes disconnection of nonprofit board members? In my interview with Jeff Stratton, editor of Wiley Publication’s “Board and Administrator,” I addressed a challenge that
In my Chamber Pros Online Conference interview with host Frank Kenny , we explored one of the most persistent frustrations chamber, association, and nonprofit executives
(This article is based on lessons from my book, Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game, and was originally published by (ACCE) Association of Chamber of
During a crisis, it’s critical to make sure your nonprofit’s board is fully engaged. A crisis is not an excuse for a board to ignore
What are mission moments and how can they be used for developing stronger connections with board members? While reading Brian Quail’s book, The Ultimate Guide
(I originally wrote this article for publication in Jeffrey Magee’s Professional Performance Magazine) Why don’t board members do what they’re supposed to do? If you’re
Many of the challenges with board engagement can be solved with an improved recruiting process. Here are four fast board recruiting tips from my book,
My research has shown a negative board experience is a key influencer to board members not performing as expected. Furthermore, a less than positive experience
