Speaking from the viewpoint of an active board member, Dr. Emily Richardson shares what makes the Nanubhai Education Foundation board function so well. Their board members and staff are committed to staying connected to their mission and the diverse perspectives present on their board make their discussion robust. Nanubhai changed their program offerings in the past five years and it was neat to hear how Emily felt integral to that process.    To see the show notes, visit: <a href= "http://nonprofitoptimist.com">www.nonprofitoptimist.com</a>.

NPO 007: Considerations for Starting a Nonprofit (Jennifer Smith, Black Butterfly Chicago)

The Nonprofit Optimist podcast showcases positive change agents and talks through lessons that their small nonprofits have learned. With interviews of executive directors, founders, board members and staff leaders, we share practical advice based on real experiences working in the non-profit sector. Since most nonprofit professionals wear many hats, this is a great opportunity to learn how to grow your small nonprofit without needing to re-invent the wheel!