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A Call to Action: The Board Members Role in Turbulent Times

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Kevin Dean calls board members the backbone of nonprofits in turbulent times—why their leadership is vital now.
This episode features a panel discussion with state nonprofit association leaders on the critical role of board members during turbulent times, covering topics like anti-nonprofit rhetoric, financial challenges, and strategies for effective governance. The host and guests emphasize hope, resilience, and practical actions for board members to lead with purpose.

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Plainspoken nonprofit board guidance that stays focused on useful habits under pressure.

The discussion treats board service as a practical job, not a ceremonial one. It centers on the basics that keep a nonprofit board useful under pressure: staying informed, keeping the work human, raising money, serving as ambassadors, and showing up as a real partner to staff.

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When your board needs a reset, not another binder.

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