Is Your Next Board Chair Prepared?
May 31, 2025
Research from BoardSource and others shows there is a significant gap in next board chairs being adequately prepared. To address this missing leadership preparation, I
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.
Research from BoardSource and others shows there is a significant gap in next board chairs being adequately prepared. To address this missing leadership preparation, I
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
Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity provides an excellent example of how a nonprofit organization can do more with less. They are an affiliate of Florida
(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,
*I originally wrote this article for the Institute For Organization Management Blog and is based on lessons from my book, Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame
Here are four excellent books I have just read and will be adding to my list of recommended reading. Each provides solid advice and will
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
An innovative, strategic thinking board is visionary in its approach to identifying new opportunities for the organization it serves. It also helps to develop future-proofing solutions for the challenges of change and disruption.
To stay on top successful teams must consistently execute the fundamental details their success is built on.
What is your nonprofit doing to ensure your perfect board stays perfect?
Research from BoardSource and others shows there is a significant gap in next board chairs being adequately prepared. To address this missing leadership preparation, I
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
Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity provides an excellent example of how a nonprofit organization can do more with less. They are an affiliate of Florida
(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,
*I originally wrote this article for the Institute For Organization Management Blog and is based on lessons from my book, Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame
Here are four excellent books I have just read and will be adding to my list of recommended reading. Each provides solid advice and will
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
An innovative, strategic thinking board is visionary in its approach to identifying new opportunities for the organization it serves. It also helps to develop future-proofing solutions for the challenges of change and disruption.
To stay on top successful teams must consistently execute the fundamental details their success is built on.
What is your nonprofit doing to ensure your perfect board stays perfect?
