The Here's The Tea Nonprofit Report is a free newsletter that helps nonprofits navigate fundraising, marketing, and board of directors. Every Friday you will get actionable strategies to help you raise money for your mission.
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Take the guesswork out of board member onboarding with our Board Policy Manual. From roles and responsibilities to operational guidelines, with over 60 policy templates included, you'll have the tools to streamline your organization's operations and governance.
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Surprise finding: 50% of you shared that your board isn't checking its own pulse! Let's be real—if we're not measuring board effectiveness, how can we know if we're truly moving the mission forward?
Think of board assessment as your governance supercharger! It's not about criticism—it's about unlocking your board's full potential and power.
Here's what regular check-ins can do:
Spotlight your board's hidden superpowers
Identify where you could use some muscle-building
Create a clear roadmap for leveling up your impact
Keep everyone energized and pointed in the same direction
Pro tip: Start simple with an annual self-assessment. It's like your board's yearly health check—quick, insightful, and incredibly valuable!
Without these check-ins, boards can get stuck in the "we've always done it this way" rut. But your mission deserves a board that's continuously evolving and improving!
In my years of working with nonprofit boards, I've seen firsthand how regular assessment transforms good boards into great ones. It's about creating the space for honest reflection and continuous improvement. Whether you use a simple self-assessment or work with an outside facilitator, what matters most is taking that first step toward a more effective, engaged, and impactful board!
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🎙️This Week's Podcast
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Time Management: I pull back the curtain on her personal time management strategies. From themed days and powerful automation tools to grounding techniques
Join the Nonprofit Professionals Exchange Facebook Group. With over 16.1K fellow leaders, it's a supportive community for fundraising ideas, questions, and feedback.
🎥Black Men Entering and Remaining in the Development and the Advancement Space
Discover the keys to success for Black men in nonprofit development and advancement with expert Ken Miller, CFRE. In this powerful interview, Ken shares: Strategies for entering the nonprofit sector, overcoming unique challenges in fundraising and advancement, building a successful, long-term career in nonprofit development, the importance of mentorship and networking, and practical tips for professional growth and leadership. 👇🏾
This is a wonderful place to get free tips and training for nonprofit leaders.
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The Virtual Nonprofit Fundraising Summit is back, bringing you three days of expert insights, innovative strategies, and powerful connections—and it’s completely free! March 18 - 20, Register here.
Join us for S & B Masterminds - a safe, affordable, and nurturing mastermind that will help you scale your nonprofit.
🎤 I’ll be speaking at GiveCon2025 in Orlando! Join me on February 24, 1:15 - 2:00 pm for my talk, Turning Connections into Contributions. 👉🏾 If you haven’t already, register here
Sipping Tea with Sabrina Live Stream- Black History Month Special Series, introducing you to some dynamic Black Consultations, register here, sessions start at10 am CST.
February 19: Jermaine Thomas on Creating Synergy in the Boardroom
February 26: Audrey Bradley on Mastering Bookkeeping Essentials for Nonprofits
Also, here are two opportunities from our colleague, Christal M. Cherry at The Board Pro.
3/4 webinar:AI for Boards, Not Robots. An exploration of how AI can enhance – rather than replace! – human board leadership. If you haven’t considered the role of AI in nonprofit boards, this is a great introduction.
Product Feature: Take the guesswork out of board member onboarding with our Board Policy Manual. From roles and responsibilities to operational guidelines, with over 60 policy templates included, you'll have the tools to streamline your organization's operations and governance.
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The Here's The Tea Nonprofit Report is a free newsletter that helps nonprofits navigate fundraising, marketing, and board of directors. Every Friday you will get actionable strategies to help you raise money for your mission.
