Good morning, Warning…this is a single-subject Musing in a continuing series about nonprofit organizations… I have served on many of their boards over the years and have developed a number of thoughts regarding their governance. It is my observation that most people join such boards a real dedication to the mission of the organization. To serve is selfless. But, in the words of Adlai Wertman, who heads the USC center on social entrepreneurship, people often “leave their briefcases at the door.” By this, he means people don’t exercise the same critical analysis with the non-profit as they would with their own business or in their own lives.
#242 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Friday January 7)
#242 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Friday…
#242 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Friday January 7)
Good morning, Warning…this is a single-subject Musing in a continuing series about nonprofit organizations… I have served on many of their boards over the years and have developed a number of thoughts regarding their governance. It is my observation that most people join such boards a real dedication to the mission of the organization. To serve is selfless. But, in the words of Adlai Wertman, who heads the USC center on social entrepreneurship, people often “leave their briefcases at the door.” By this, he means people don’t exercise the same critical analysis with the non-profit as they would with their own business or in their own lives.