Can a volunteer board have much of a relationship with their non-profit’s staff? This question comes up in many governance conversations. The standard line is that while the board is responsible for staff, their relationship is really only with the chief executive. I think a more nuanced answer is needed.
Organizational Culture
Stressed out?
Non-profit executive directors are dealing with a high level of stress, says a 2012 study. Driving Change: A National Study of Canadian Nonprofit Executive Leaders reports that nearly half of executive directors are experiencing levels of day-to-day stress that are excessive or approaching excessive. Are nonprofits unusually stressful places to work?