Dr. Haycock holds an MBA, MEd and AMLS in addition to a doctorate in leadership and management. He has been on the senior leadership teams of large school boards and multi-million-dollar associations as well as chairing small arts and association boards. Currently research professor (honorary) at the University of Southern California, he is former director and professor emeritus at both San Jose State University and the University of British Columbia. Ken lives in Vancouver, British Columbia and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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Governance as Leadership
Issue 87 - October 31, 2023
In This Issue:
- NEW BLOG: Fire A Board Member? Deselection? Transitioning Off?
- Learn What Drives Donors
- What is the Impact of Your Leader?
- BOARD TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: The Board Member 101 Online Course Starts Monday - Register Now
Everyone wants, or at least says they want, the right board members (from your matrix), in the right seats (roles), on the right bus (fit), heading in the right direction (mission accomplished). But we all make mistakes. Read on here.
Learn What Drives Donors
As your campaigns for 2023 are coming to light, don’t miss Blackbaud’s study in partnership with Nepa to learn about some of the key insights on Canadian donors, their behaviours, and what they expect from not-for-profits and charities.
In this report you’ll have access to:
- How donors prefer to support causes important to them.
- Trends in what drives Canadian donors to give.
- Expectations from the organizations Canadian donors support.
Grab your copy of Fundraising in Canada: Donor Behaviour Insights 2023.
The report is sponsored by Blackbaud, offering “tech solutions and nonprofit software for your unique mission, goals, and needs. Maximize your impact. Spread hope.”
What is the Impact of your Leader?
As a not-for-profit leader, you know better than anyone the challenges your organization faces when it comes to fulfilling your mission. The fifth edition of NonProfit PRO’s Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study highlights the struggles and successes of not-for-profit organizations in the past year and what's to come for leaders in the year ahead.
Access the report for insights on:
- How not-for-profits are embracing technology and finding ways to overcome the hurdles that are preventing them from engaging donors;
- Ways not-for-profits have started taking strategic planning seriously, with more aiming to target major donor gifts this year;
- How major gifts have taken the lead over direct mail for the top revenue-producing fundraising strategy.
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Download the full report to help you navigate the challenges of the year ahead, and find new opportunities for growth and success.
The ebook is brought to you by NonProfit Pro, “providing tactical leadership and strategy for the modern nonprofit.”
They cover an array of topics focused on leadership management, development, fundraising strategy, and technology, including a daily e-newsletter, NonProfit PRO Today. They also offer a wide range of tools, including a live, multiday conference, webinars, video, custom publishing, and research.
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Board Training Course Starts Monday!
Register now to start The Board Member 101 online training course this coming Monday, November 6!
By considering 2 lessons per week over 4 weeks, you will:
- leave each board meeting feeling confident and satisfied that you made a positive impact as a result of being there.
- have a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities.
- open new channels of communication and discussion.
- improve relationships within the board and between the board and staff.
- feel more confident and strategic in your board work.
- be confident that you can make a real impact on the community you serve.
This program will not duplicate the in-house orientation you received. It is designed to complement and enhance what you already know, filling in the gaps so you can feel competent and confident. It's great for those new to not-for-profit boards, but also a refreshing boost for experienced members.
Group discount available for 3 or more seats! Contact us for details.
You have our full money-back guarantee. If it's not what you need, let us know within 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
As we move into the last two months of 2023, I encourage you to get in some board training before the year is out. If budget is a concern, contact us for our sliding-scale pricing. If time is a concern, try one of our brief courses that take less than an hour a week anytime, anywhere.
We are working hard to remove the barriers that prevent so many boards and board members from reaching their full potential. If you are facing a particular challenge, please, hit reply and tell me about it. I want to provide you with the resources you need to forge ahead and achieve your mission. Let's talk!
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Ken Haycock
Dr. Haycock holds an MBA, MEd and AMLS in addition to a doctorate in leadership and management. He has been on the senior leadership teams of large school boards and multi-million-dollar associations as well as chairing small arts and association boards. Currently research professor (honorary) at the University of Southern California, he is former director and professor emeritus at both San Jose State University and the University of British Columbia. Ken lives in Vancouver, British Columbia and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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