Many non-profit leaders ask about the difference between a social enterprise and a for-profit business. Here is our take on the situation: At its core, the differences are found in their purpose, accountability, and how success is measured.

Strategic board recruitment is essential. Too frequently, this strategic board priority is overlooked, and the opportunity to ensure a diverse, dynamic, healthy board is missed. Whether your Board is functioning optimally or needs improvement, spring is an excellent time for board member recruitment planning.

In some cases, this transition from a working board to a governance board is natural and smooth; in other cases, tensions arise, and there is a push and pull as individuals struggle to understand the new parameters under which they must now work and the restrictions that may now be placed on them. Does your organization have the capacity to transition from a working board to a governance board?