IMPACT BOARDS

A nonprofit board plays an enormously important role in taking its organization to new heights, but they need to unlock that potential. We at the Impact Learning Co. have developed the Impact Boards curriculum to help boards do exactly that: dream boldly, take risks, and challenge one another’s thinking.

Imagine the GCO (Game-Changing Opportunity) That Is Your CEO

A CEO is looked to for leadership, but it’s important to recognize that their growth is equally important to the health of the organization. Real impact happens when supporting the CEO becomes a priority.

Multiply Your Impact by Aiming Higher Than you Ever Thought Possible

An organization may be doing well, but how often do they stop to examine if they are reaching their full potential? Goals should be bold and challenging, but we shouldn’t be afraid of falling short.

P

erfect the Plan That Propels Progress

Goals can’t be met without determining a clear path on how to reach them. There need to be steps laid out with regular progress check-ins to evaluate the process and discuss possible challenges.

Amplify Accountability with the Metrics That Matter

Having a foundational dashboard that gives you a bird’s-eye view of the organization’s operating status can help keep everyone – both board and staff – on the same page. What are the foundational metrics that your organization needs readily accessible to ensure organizational operations are running properly?

Communicate Effectively and Courageously

Organizations shooting for the moon will inevitably face difficulties along the way. All teams need to be able to bring up difficult topics, even if it means getting uncomfortable.

Take Care of the Organization by Delivering on the Details

Keeping track of the important details of an organization can be all-consuming. It’s crucial to have a system for checking on these items regularly, while ensuring they don’t become the sole focus.