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April 22, 2021


Purpose Driven Board Leadership

Every now and then, a seminal work (article) is put out into the world which spurs widespread conversation, deliberations and change. That seminal work in the world of nonprofit governance and nonprofit boards might be a recent article written by Anne Wallestad, CEO of BoardSource and published on March 10, 2021 in the Stanford Social Innovation Review.

"The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership" is a must read for all non-profit board leaders. The critical thinking and weight of responsibility that this article bears will likely shape the future of nonprofit boards for the better - with any luck and intention.

What are those 4 principles?

Purpose before organization
Respect for ecosystem
Equity mindset
Authorized voice and power

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New on Members Page!
Recording, presentation slides and handout from last week's ISCA Chair Chat "Improving the Performance of Committees and Committee Chairs" facilitated by Lynn Wendell, is now available on our members page under 'Webinars.'


Weekly Chair Post written and compiled by
Bethany Di Napoli, ISCA Executive Director

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