Leadership Matters

Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction of an organization. Board of directors are charged with providing oversight to ensure an organization’s policies, strategic direction, financial solvency, and executive leadership support successful accomplishment of an organization’s mission. Engaged board members that are effective in carrying out their duties and responsibilities can make a critical difference to the success of an organization. On today’s show, our guests, Vernon Evans, CFO and Vice President of Finance/Treasurer of the San Diego County Regional Air Port Authority, Dwight Smith, Esq., Legal Counsel with Neighborhood House Association, and Mike Burns, Partner with BWB Solutions, LLC in Branford, CT will share their experiences and discuss best practices for board governance; engagement; roles and responsibilities; bo