http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/ 2008 BoardStar BoardStar: On Being Board is a free podcast about matters of interest to nonprofit board directors. BoardStar: On Being Board is a free podcast about matters of interest to nonprofit board directors. BoardStar: On Being Board is a free podcast about matters of interest to nonprofit board directors. Program formats vary to include commentaries, interviews, "mic"ro seminars, and responses to listeners' questions about board governance topics of general interest. BoardStar is a program of the Nonprofit Management Fund located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. BoardStar: On Being Board is produced by Small Package Productions. en Small Package Productions goodthings@smallpackageproductions.com Government & Organizations BoardStar, On Being Board, Nonprofit Management Fund, nonprofits, boards of directors, nonprofit boards, nonprofit governance no no BoardStar BoardStar Listeners from more than 40 countries have identified their favorite topics. Marketing the Message is BoardStar’s first popular pick podcast episode. Listeners from more than 40 countries have identified their favorite topics. Marketing the Message is BoardStar’s first popular pick podcast episode. Do you want to create a buzz around your cause? Marketing an organization’s mission is key to its success, but a nonprofit may struggle with identifying its true message and how to effectively share that message with the public. Gary Mueller, creative director at advertising agency BVK and founder of SERVE, Inc., a nonprofit advertising and marketing agency, addresses the role of a nonprofit Board in marketing the mission and the Board’s obligation to understand, approve, and support marketing strategy. He is interviewed by Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards, nonprofit governance no no 09:34 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast120708-151158.mp3 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:18:09 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation President and CEO Rick Wiederhold talks about the Foundation’s approach to grantmaking and the impact it hopes to have before it closes its doors. Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation President and CEO Rick Wiederhold talks about the Foundation’s approach to grantmaking and the impact it hopes to have before it closes its doors. The board of the Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation, a private, independent charitable foundation in the Milwaukee area, decided to sunset and dissolve the organization on a specific timetable. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Rick Wiederhold about the Foundation’s decision, its approach to grantmaking, and the impact the Foundation hopes to have before it closes its doors. Brinn Foundation President, CEO, and Board Director Rick Wiederhold is the retired Chairman of the Board for the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise in Washington, DC. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards, nonprofit governance no no 08:02 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast300608-190056.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:04:21 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Amalia Schoone of In Progress Consulting about what nonprofit leaders should consider when tackling a special event. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Amalia Schoone of In Progress Consulting about what nonprofit leaders should consider when tackling a special event. Implementing a special event requires a significant investment of time and financial resources, so it is crucial for the nonprofit board to clearly understand the event’s goals and what is at stake financially, endorse the concept of the event, and serve as the event’s best cheerleaders and supporters. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Amalia Schoone of In Progress Consulting about what nonprofit leaders should consider when tackling a special event, including the five revenue streams that make a special event profitable. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:45 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast160608-155933.mp3 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:03:38 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Pat Wyzbinski talks with Steve Zimmerman, Spectrum Nonprofit Services, about identifying and splitting expenses and revenues to calculate each program's true costs. Pat Wyzbinski talks with Steve Zimmerman, Spectrum Nonprofit Services, about identifying and splitting expenses and revenues to calculate each program's true costs. How does a nonprofit determine what each of its programs contributes to the organization’s bottom line? How do boards relate program costs to the organization’s mission impact and financial sustainability? Steve Zimmerman, Spectrum Nonprofit Services, talks with the Nonprofit Management Fund’s Pat Wyzbinski about the challenging task of identifying and splitting expenses and revenues in the quest to calculate each program’s true costs. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:13 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast020608-173032.mp3 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:36:50 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Increasing the effectiveness of a nonprofit leader benefits the entire organization. Increasing the effectiveness of a nonprofit leader benefits the entire organization. A nonprofit executive’s renewed sense of mission or purpose and increased understanding of how to work with a board are oft-cited results of the executive’s experience with an astute coach. Far from a luxury, increasing the effectiveness of a leader benefits an entire nonprofit organization. In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, professional coach Angela Rester explains how, after examining various attributes, such as the leader’s style, time management, and communication, the coach helps the executive develop and practice new skills that contribute to better executive/board interaction and teamwork. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:24 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast190508-171630.mp3 Mon, 19 May 2008 17:18:01 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Pat Wyzbinski talks with Executive Director Kathleen Pritchard of the Planning Council for Health and Human Services of Milwaukee about terms, benefits, and cautions associated with measuring the mission of a nonprofit organization. Pat Wyzbinski talks with Executive Director Kathleen Pritchard of the Planning Council for Health and Human Services of Milwaukee about terms, benefits, and cautions associated with measuring the mission of a nonprofit organization. What are inputs, outputs, or outcomes? Are all programs measurable? Why is an outcomes-focused approach a valuable communications tool for nonprofit staffs and boards of directors? Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Executive Director Kathleen Pritchard of the Planning Council for Health and Human Services of Milwaukee about terms, benefits, and cautions associated with measuring the mission of a nonprofit organization. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:16 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast050508-173931.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 17:45:16 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar In the second of a two-part discussion, Pat Wyzbinski focuses on how a nonprofit can approach the question of changing the space in which it operates with guest Brian Schermer, Director of the Nonprofit Pre-Design Assistance Center. In the second of a two-part discussion, Pat Wyzbinski focuses on how a nonprofit can approach the question of changing the space in which it operates with guest Brian Schermer, Director of the Nonprofit Pre-Design Assistance Center. Thinking about a building can be an effective way to contemplate the future of a nonprofit organization. As Board Directors and staff imagine aloud the facility their organization may occupy in the coming years, they stimulate conversation about new programs, demographic changes, and other forces that generate and comprise an array of potential scenarios for their nonprofit. In the second of a two-part discussion, Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund focuses on how a nonprofit can approach the question of changing the space in which it operates. Her guest is Brian Schermer, Director of the Nonprofit Pre-Design Assistance Center, and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:21 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast210408-174606.mp3 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:56:11 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar A nonprofit’s physical space communicates much about the organization and its values and should be of critical concern to its board of directors. A nonprofit’s physical space communicates much about the organization and its values and should be of critical concern to its board of directors. A nonprofit’s physical space communicates much about the organization and its values and should be of critical concern to its board of directors. Does it look welcoming and well-kept? Does it accommodate the nonprofit’s business and contribute to the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall well-being of the organization and staff? How does it appear to clients, volunteers, donors, and neighbors? In the first of a two-part interview, Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund discusses the importance of a healthy working environment with Brian Schermer, Director of the Nonprofit Pre-Design Assistance Center and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:29 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast070408-182550.mp3 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:34:48 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar CFO Richard Zalewski engages broad strategies and systems to manage the finances of the Milwaukee Center For Independence, a $48 million nonprofit organization. CFO Richard Zalewski engages broad strategies and systems to manage the finances of the Milwaukee Center For Independence, a $48 million nonprofit organization. CFO Richard Zalewski engages broad strategies and systems to manage the finances of the Milwaukee Center For Independence, a $48 million nonprofit organization. He talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the nature of his work and his interaction with MCFI’s board of directors, including the use of reports, dashboards, and web-based tools to represent both the details and the overall financial position of this complex organization. The Milwaukee Center For Independence is a large, diverse, community-based rehabilitation organization directly serving more than 2,000 people daily and another 8,000 through its four organizational affiliates. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:42 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast240308-183508.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:38:38 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Allyson Nemec, AIA, of Quorum Architects, Inc. talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the benefits of retaining a former board president as a board officer. Allyson Nemec, AIA, of Quorum Architects, Inc. talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the benefits of retaining a former board president as a board officer. Next Act Theatre’s board of directors has five officers, including Immediate Past President, a position held by Allyson Nemec, AIA, of Quorum Architects, Inc. Allyson talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the benefits of retaining a former board president as a board officer, as well as the nature of her current board responsibilities and activities. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:46 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast090308-173849.mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:00:00 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, Christi Murn of Murn & Associates, LLC, shares insights and information about today’s donors and a task list for boards in pursuit of major gifts for their nonprofit organizations. In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, Christi Murn of Murn & Associates, LLC, shares insights and information about today’s donors and a task list for boards in pursuit of major gifts for their nonprofit organizations. In the United States, most philanthropic dollars come from individuals, so identifying and building relationships with individuals who are able to make major donations is an important part of a nonprofit organization’s comprehensive fund development program. But how does an organization connect with and cultivate potential donors? How large is a major gift? Who solicits these donations? How often? In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, Christi Murn of Murn & Associates, LLC, shares insights and information about today’s donors and a task list for boards in pursuit of major gifts for their nonprofit organizations. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:28 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast250208-171121.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:18:05 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Chairing the board at the time the Milwaukee Art Museum broke ground for its dramatic Calatrava addition was a learning experience for Board Star Mike Mahoney. Chairing the board at the time the Milwaukee Art Museum broke ground for its dramatic Calatrava addition was a learning experience for Board Star Mike Mahoney. Chairing the board at the time the Milwaukee Art Museum broke ground for its dramatic Calatrava addition was a learning experience for Board Star Mike Mahoney. In an interview with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, he reflects on the MAM board’s need to balance severe cost overruns with its commitment to doing the right thing artistically and for the long-term. He also draws upon an array of governing experiences -- ranging from Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin to the Faye McBeath Foundation and Creative SHARP Presentations -- as he comments on what makes a good nonprofit board president, the need for board focus, and adjustments boards must make in this post-Sarbanes-Oxley era. Mike Mahoney is Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Park Bank in Wisconsin. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:46 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast100208-113024.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:50:02 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar The time and expense in making a merger work can surprise even the most experienced nonprofit leader. The time and expense involved in making a merger work can surprise even the most experienced nonprofit leader. The time and expense involved in making a merger work can surprise even the most experienced nonprofit leader. Interfaith Caregiving Network and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program merged in 2007 to form Interfaith Senior Programs. In her discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, Kathy Gale provides the executive director’s perspective about integrating two organizations’ staffs, procedures, systems, and cultures -- as well as reactions to the merger by donors and the general community. In Merger - Part I, Pat talks with Anna Pepelnjak, board president of Interfaith Caregiving Network at the time of the merger. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 10:20 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast280108-170623.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:34:25 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Anna Pepelnjak was board president of the Interfaith Caregiving Network when the organization was approached by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program board leaders about the possibility of an alliance. Anna Pepelnjak was board president of the Interfaith Caregiving Network when the organization was approached by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program board leaders about the possibility of an alliance. Anna Pepelnjak was board president of the Interfaith Caregiving Network when the organization was approached by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program board leaders about the possibility of an alliance. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Anna Pepelnjak about the boards’ involvement in the process that led to a merger and the resulting organization, Interfaith Senior Programs. In Merger - Part 2, Pat talks with Kathy Gale, executive director of Interfaith Senior Programs, about integrating two organizations’ staffs, procedures, systems, and cultures -- as well as reactions to the merger by donors and the general community. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:53 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast140108-171611.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:19:36 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar BoardSource periodically surveys nonprofit leaders across the nation to elicit candid opinions about board composition, structures, oversight, and performance. BoardSource periodically surveys nonprofit leaders across the nation to elicit candid opinions about board composition, structures, oversight, and performance. BoardSource periodically surveys nonprofit leaders across the nation to elicit candid opinions about board composition, structures, oversight, and performance. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with David Styers of Washington, DC-based BoardSource about survey findings published in the recently-released BoardSource Governance Index. Their discussion focuses on board recruitment and diversity; financial sustainability; board education; evaluation of board and CEO performance; use of committees and task forces; and discovery of a “sweet spot” associated with board size. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 10:26 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast311207-134340.mp3 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:55:28 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Julilly Kohler is claimed by a wide array of nonprofit organizations and causes as a champion and leader. Julilly Kohler is claimed by a wide array of nonprofit organizations and causes as a champion and leader. Julilly Kohler is claimed by a wide array of nonprofit organizations and causes as a champion and leader. Influential and deeply involved in community issues, she talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about what boards interest her, lessons she has learned over the years as a board director, and advice she would offer others charged with governing a nonprofit organization. In addition to her role as a social philanthropist, she is an attorney at law, business owner, and community developer. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:14 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast171207-173603.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:51:02 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Analyzing the self-assessments of 568 board directors representing 43 local nonprofits. Analyzing the self-assessments of 568 board directors representing 43 local nonprofits. Boards are the protectors of the mission of a nonprofit organization, and 99 percent of the 43 boards surveyed by the Nonprofit Management Fund in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are satisfied their organizations are fulfilling their missions. But what about other areas, such as recruitment, orientation, time dedicated to board responsibilities, training needs, and board/staff relationships? Dr. Steve Percy, director of the Center for Urban Initiatives and Research and a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, worked with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund to analyze the self-assessments of 568 board directors representing 43 local nonprofits. Their discussion provides useful insights for boards and nonprofit organizations everywhere. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:35 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast021207-120158.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:01:36 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar One of the board’s hardest jobs is replacing the executive director. One of the board’s hardest jobs is replacing the executive director. One of the board’s hardest jobs is replacing the executive director. In her role as Board President of Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, Christine Symchych navigated the ED hiring process twice in two years. She shares this hands-on learning experience with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:21 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast191107-174906.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:52:43 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Two new auditing standards directly impact those charged with a nonprofit’s governance. Two new auditing standards directly impact those charged with a nonprofit’s governance. Andy Holman talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about why an organization engages in an audit, the changing auditor/organization relationship, and how the new standards have redefined how and about what an auditor issues an opinion. Andy Holman is a partner at the accounting firm Ritz, Holman, Butala, Fine LLP and an adjunct professor in nonprofit accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 10:33 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast051107-171551.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:18:47 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Nonprofit cheerleader, connector, volunteer, activist, and social philanthropist, Les Weil. Nonprofit cheerleader, connector, volunteer, activist, and social philanthropist, Les Weil. Nonprofit cheerleader, connector, volunteer, activist, and social philanthropist - by any name, Les Weil is an outstanding example and proponent of community involvement. A force behind Project Ripple Effect, Les talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the need for committed volunteers and the numerous opportunities available to individuals interested in engaging in the work of nonprofit organizations. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:49 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast221007-120721.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:29:09 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Who should sit on the finance committee? What questions should be asked by finance committee members, and what is the impact of those questions? Who should sit on the finance committee? What questions should be asked by finance committee members, and what is the impact of those questions? Who should sit on the finance committee? What questions should be asked by finance committee members, and what is the impact of those questions? How does the committee do a good job of assessing an organization’s financial health? Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Quality By Design President Barbara Gross about the finance committee’s responsibilities and what distinguishes its work from the work of the board. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 10:15 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast081007-062640.mp3 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:12:47 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar It is not unusual for the identity of a founder to be tied very closely to the identity of his or her organization. It is not unusual for the identity of a founder to be tied very closely to the identity of his or her organization. It is not unusual for the identity of a founder to be tied very closely to the identity of his or her organization, but difficulties can arise when, over time, those identities are not individuated. In addition to her renowned work with organizational lifecycles, Susan Kenny Stevens has studied nonprofit founders and is herself a founder. She talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the nature of founder’s syndrome and the challenges boards face in governing a organization run by its founder. Susan Kenny Stevens is the senior consultant at LarsonAllen Public Service Group. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:06 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast240907-170330.mp3 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:06:02 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Susan Kenny Stevens, author of “Nonprofit Lifecycles: Stage-Based Wisdom for Nonprofit Capacity” Susan Kenny Stevens, author of “Nonprofit Lifecycles: Stage-Based Wisdom for Nonprofit Capacity” Susan Kenny Stevens, author of “Nonprofit Lifecycles: Stage-Based Wisdom for Nonprofit Capacity,” is the senior consultant at LarsonAllen Public Service Group and the nonprofit sector’s leading expert on organizational lifecycles. In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, she differentiates seven stages of organizational life and explains how the challenges and expectations facing a nonprofit are different at each stage. Understanding where an organization is in its development helps nonprofit leaders make better decisions about its governance, management, financial resources, programs, and administrative systems, and if and how the organization can progress to the next development stage. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 12:04 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast100907-145849.mp3 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:05:37 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Will the nonprofit organization have enough money to pay its bills during the upcoming year? Will the nonprofit organization have enough money to pay its bills during the upcoming year? Will the nonprofit organization have enough money to pay its bills during the upcoming year? What are its net assets? Are funding sources sufficiently diversified? Is the organization spending enough in support services? To fulfill a board’s fiduciary stewardship role, every director must learn how to read a financial statement and be comfortable asking questions if something is not clear. In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, Scott Haumersen of Wegner LLP, CPAs & Consultants offers helpful hints for all directors as they review their nonprofits’ financial documents. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 11:18 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast260807-171744.mp3 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:44:12 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Research indicates only one percent of Milwaukee area nonprofit board directors are under the age of 30. Research indicates only one percent of Milwaukee area nonprofit board directors are under the age of 30. Research indicates only one percent of Milwaukee area nonprofit board directors are under the age of 30, yet 190 young professionals belong to Milwaukee’s Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, part of a growing national movement dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s next generation of leaders. YNPN-Milwaukee Board President Bridgette Carter talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the impact short board terms, active mentor relationships, targeted outreach, and other strategies may have in spurring increased participation by young professionals on nonprofit boards. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:16 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast130807-170542.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:07:55 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Conflict of interest and whistleblower policies are essential policies for nonprofit organizations. Conflict of interest and whistleblower policies are essential policies for nonprofit organizations. Conflict of interest and whistleblower policies are essential policies for nonprofit organizations. Attorney Dennis Purtell of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC and José Vásquez discuss the nature of the policies and why boards should engage in thoughtful dialogue in order to understand them and, when necessary, apply them. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 10:02 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast300707-191304.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:15:19 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar How does a nonprofit organization prepare to interact with the media? How does a nonprofit organization prepare to interact with the media? How does a nonprofit organization prepare to interact with the media? Who serves as spokesperson? How quickly should a nonprofit react? Is a crisis communications plan really needed? Evan Zeppos of Zeppos & Associates and José Vásquez discuss the nature and expectations of today’s media and what board directors should understand about their roles and responsibilities when communicating with this key stakeholder. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:48 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast160707-170847.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:10:44 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Nonprofit organizations are structured in many different ways, some of which result in unusual board composition and inherent conflicts of interest. Nonprofit organizations are structured in many different ways, some of which result in unusual board composition and inherent conflicts of interest. Nonprofit organizations are structured in many different ways, some of which result in unusual board composition and inherent conflicts of interest. Milwaukee Environmental Consortium Board Chair Lynn Broaddus talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the challenges and successes of a consortium governed by a board comprised solely of nonprofit staff from environmental organizations. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:52 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast020707-110656.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:06:25 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Nonprofit organizations can benefit greatly from outside expertise, but their boards have much to consider when choosing a consultant. Nonprofit organizations can benefit greatly from outside expertise, but their boards have much to consider when choosing a consultant. Nonprofit organizations can benefit greatly from outside expertise, but their boards have much to consider when choosing a consultant and formalizing the working relationship. Noting that simply finding someone with a great skill set is not enough, Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund and Boardstar’s José Vásquez offer invaluable advice about hiring a consultant, including utilizing a request for qualifications, selection considerations, and what a contract should cover. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:07 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast180607-134855.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:58:26 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Northwest Side Community Development Corporation’s strategic alliances and partnerships created the need and opportunity to recruit new skill sets. Northwest Side Community Development Corporation’s strategic alliances and partnerships created the need and opportunity to recruit new skill sets. Northwest Side Community Development Corporation’s strategic alliances and partnerships created the need and opportunity to recruit new skill sets and expertise to its governing board. Howard Snyder, co-founder and executive director, talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about his “best board” and how the organization effectively utilizes the talents of 15 highly accomplished leaders. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:56 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast040607-165926.mp3 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:05:08 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar How does a nonprofit board seeking a new chief executive work with an independent party to find the best candidates? How does a nonprofit board seeking a new chief executive work with an independent party to find the best candidates? How does a nonprofit board seeking a new chief executive work with an independent party to find the best candidates? BoardStar’s José Vásquez talks with Dr. Richard Barnes of Barnes Development Group about the services a nonprofit board or its search committee can tap in support of the executive recruitment and selection process. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:12 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast210507-171404.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 17:16:13 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Milwaukee Public Museum President Dan Finley assumed his leadership position during the organization’s recent financial crisis. Milwaukee Public Museum President Dan Finley assumed his leadership position during the organization’s recent financial crisis. Milwaukee Public Museum President Dan Finley assumed his leadership position during the organization’s recent financial crisis. In a discussion with BoardStar’s José Vásquez, he shares valuable reminders about the responsibilities of all nonprofit governing boards as he describes how he and the Milwaukee Public Museum board worked together to restore the organization’s financial stability and leadership credibility. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:25 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast070507-165550.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2007 16:58:58 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Northwestern Mutual gives back to the community through an array of efforts ranging from grants and sponsorships to matching gifts and volunteer support. Northwestern Mutual gives back to the community through an array of efforts ranging from grants and sponsorships to matching gifts and volunteer support. Northwestern Mutual gives back to the community through an array of efforts ranging from grants and sponsorships to matching gifts and volunteer support. Increasingly, it is placing employees on nonprofit boards. Northwestern Mutual’s Gil Llanas, director of community relations and the foundation, talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the company’s philanthropic efforts. The company, one of Milwaukee’s special corporate citizens, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:52 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast230407-170448.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:07:05 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Why do so many well-intentioned leaders miss the point when it comes to diversifying a nonprofit board? Why do so many well-intentioned leaders miss the point when it comes to diversifying a nonprofit board? Why do so many well-intentioned leaders miss the point when it comes to diversifying a nonprofit board? Social Development Commission Chief Executive Officer Deborah Blanks, author of Weaving Diversity into the Fabric of America, talks with BoardStar’s José Vásquez about the value of engaging individuals with varying skill sets, backgrounds, and perspectives; how to find them; and how they help a board make great decisions. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:09 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast090407-165550.mp3 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:26:15 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Preparing the board for its meeting - An executive’s perspective Preparing the board for its meeting - An executive’s perspective Board meetings are a crucial time for sharing information and for making corporate decisions. Executive Director Kathy Gale of Interfaith Caregiving Network highlights numerous elements contributing to effective meeting preparation -- from constructing agendas and summarizing data to supporting the board chair and the work of board committees. She is interviewed by Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:55 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast260307-121017.mp3 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:30:03 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar A nonprofit does not have to spend great sums of money to engage in an effective advertising campaign. A nonprofit does not have to spend great sums of money to engage in an effective advertising campaign. A nonprofit does not have to spend great sums of money to engage in an effective advertising campaign, but it should be willing to set clear goals, reframe discussions about its organization’s cause, and utilize innovative tactics for conveying its message. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund discusses ADVERTISING THE MISSION with Gary Mueller, creative director at advertising agency BVK and founder of SERVE, Inc., a nonprofit advertising and marketing agency. In a separate podcast, Pat interviewed Gary about MARKETING THE MISSION. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:33 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast120307-172426.mp3 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:26:51 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Do you want to create a buzz around your cause? Marketing an organization’s mission is key to its success. Do you want to create a buzz around your cause? Marketing an organization’s mission is key to its success. Do you want to create a buzz around your cause? Marketing an organization’s mission is key to its success, but a nonprofit may struggle with identifying its true message and how to effectively share that message with the public. Gary Mueller, creative director at advertising agency BVK and founder of SERVE, Inc., a nonprofit advertising and marketing agency, addresses the role of a nonprofit board in marketing the mission and the board’s obligation to understand, approve, and support marketing strategy. He is interviewed by Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:58 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast260207-181415.mp3 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:16:23 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar A chief executive departure can rock an organization to its foundation. A chief executive departure can rock an organization to its foundation. A chief executive departure can rock an organization to its foundation, but by utilizing the services of an interim executive director, a board can take the time it needs to carefully access the organization’s course and to hire its new leader. BoardStar's José Vásquez talks with two guests who have served as interim executive directors in the nonprofit sector: Robert Unkel from Unkel Management and Marketing Solutions, and John Turner from Leaders for Nonprofit Organizations. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:45 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast120207-094617.mp3 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:06:33 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Building a strong board is one of the hardest, most complex jobs at a nonprofit organization. Building a strong board is one of the hardest, most complex jobs at a nonprofit organization. Building a strong board is one of the hardest, most complex jobs at a nonprofit organization. BoardStar's José Vásquez and Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund discuss the board development process, including questions that can be used to evaluate board candidates as well as criteria that contribute to balanced representation on a board. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:35 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast300107-083106.mp3 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:14:47 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Bylaws and corporate record keeping Bylaws and corporate record keeping Attorney Teig Whaley-Smith of Community Development Advocates talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about bylaws and other corporate documents critical to a nonprofit organization. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 12:35 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast150107-183113.mp3 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:33:00 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Strategic planning—an engaging process Strategic planning—an engaging process Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Frank Martinelli of the Center for Public Skills Training about the first and foremost role of every board of directors—planning for the organization’s future. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:31 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast010107-164327.mp3 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:07:50 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Ask by example - Leadership in fundraising Ask by example - Leadership in fundraising One of the board’s roles is to ensure an organization has adequate resources to accomplish its mission. BoardStar’s José Vásquez and Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund discuss this responsibility and, in particular, the board’s role in fundraising. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:11 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast261206-100611.mp3 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:07:55 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Following in your parents’ volunteer steps - Part 2 Following in your parents’ volunteer steps - Part 2 A youth from a family where at least one parent volunteers is almost twice as likely to volunteer as a youth with no family members who volunteer. In the second of two interviews about parental influence on youth volunteerism, BoardStar’s José Vásquez asks Sharon and David Lerman, both board directors and active volunteers, to comment on the example they have set for their children. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:25 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast191206-065532.mp3 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:58:20 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Following in your parents’ volunteer steps - Part 1 Following in your parents’ volunteer steps - Part 1 A youth from a family where at least one parent volunteers is almost twice as likely to volunteer as a youth with no family members who volunteer. In the first of two interviews about parental influence on youth volunteerism, BoardStar’s José Vásquez talks with volunteers and nonprofit professionals Jane Moore and Dave Hendricks. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 10:20 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast111206-182705.mp3 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:28:51 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Executive succession planning Executive succession planning One inevitable change that happens to organizations no matter how small or large is leadership change at the executive level. BoardStar’s José Vásquez talks with Mindy Lubar Price, President and CEO of Leading Transitions and Project Manager of the Executive Transitions Initiative of the Donors Forum of Wisconsin, about the role the board plays in conducting a successful executive transition. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:50 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast041206-160621.mp3 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:08:17 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar From crisis to success through board leadership From crisis to success through board leadership Board chairs display strong leadership under the best of circumstances, but during a crisis they must step far beyond their expected duties. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Paulette Harder, immediate past president of Guest House of Milwaukee, and Brad Murray, the current president of the board. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:36 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast281106-172356.mp3 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:24:10 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Boards measuring effectiveness: Caught in the act of learning Boards measuring effectiveness: Caught in the act of learning Board leaders, nonprofit executives, and governance professionals attending the 2006 Board Development Conference share tips about measuring organizational effectiveness. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with representatives from the Over Head Players at the Sixth Street Theatre, Racine Theatre Guild, Literacy Services of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Center for Independence, Young Professionals of Racine, Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled, and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:54 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast201106-173055.mp3 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:32:40 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Boards measuring effectiveness: An interview with Jason Saul Boards measuring effectiveness: An interview with Jason Saul Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund travels to the 2006 Board Development Conference to interview keynote Jason Saul, managing director of Mission Management, and author of Benchmarking for Nonprofits: How to Measure, Manage, and Improve Performance. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:26 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast201106-172729.mp3 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:32:40 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Tips for engaging constituencies Tips for engaging constituencies Funders, vendors, civic leaders, and the community as a whole are external constituencies important to—but not always easily engaged by—nonprofit boards. Terrie Temkin, PhD, of CoreStrategies for Nonprofits, Inc., based in Miami, Florida, talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about how board members can elicit and evaluate information from sources beyond the boardroom. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:32 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast071106-082313.mp3 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:25:20 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar U.S. Constitution creates nonprofit right of way U.S. Constitution creates nonprofit right of way The Constitution of the United States created the space for nonreligious and nongovernmental organizations to grow and develop. Another treat for students of history and the nonprofit sector, Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund continues a discussion about the history of nonprofit governance with Dr. John Palmer Smith, executive director of the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:58 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast301006-185207.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:47:41 -0600 BoardStar BoardStar Nonprofit roots: 400 years deep Nonprofit roots: 400 years deep Long before the founding of the United States, dramatic forces and voices began shaping what we know today as the nonprofit sector. What are the critical milestones in the sector’s earliest days? A treat for students of history and of the nonprofit sector, Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks about the history of nonprofit governance with Dr. John Palmer Smith, executive director of the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 10:42 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast241006-070035.mp3 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:06:10 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Organizational Dashboards Organizational Dashboards Dashboards are graphic displays of key indicators many nonprofit boards use to help monitor the progress of their organizations. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Mary Unkel, a partner with Unkel Management and Marketing Solutions, about three categories of indicators nonprofit boards find especially useful. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:34 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast161006-191804.mp3 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:49:55 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Questions from BoardStar listeners Questions from BoardStar listeners BoardStar’s José Vásquez and Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund consider listeners’ questions regarding board committees; CEO interviews; hiring relatives; and more. Questions for BoardStar may be emailed to boards@nonprofitmanagementfund.org. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:27 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast091006-150421.mp3 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:32:58 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar To leave the board or suffer in silence? To leave the board or suffer in silence? The departure of a director, whether planned or otherwise, is an ideal opportunity for a nonprofit board to grow and learn from an honest dialog with that individual. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Sam Macklem, a partner with McDonald Schaefer Group, about exit interviews and exit strategies. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:42 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast031006-073515.mp3 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 13:35:23 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar When it’s time to leave the board When it’s time to leave the board Occasionally, a director leaves a board feeling detached or disenchanted, despite exerting his or her best efforts. BoardStar's José Vásquez leads a roundtable discussion with Pat Wyzbinski, Nonprofit Management Fund, and Rich Green, a consultant in the Milwaukee area. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:08 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast260906-081059.mp3 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:25:21 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Governance as Leadership: A conversation with author William P. Ryan Governance as Leadership: A conversation with author William P. Ryan An author of “Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards,” William P. Ryan describes the powerful nature of generative work and how effective boards work in multiple modes — fiduciary, strategic, and generative — to govern the organizations they serve. “Governance as Leadership” is published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:10 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast180906-205531.mp3 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:08:20 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Productive board meetings Productive board meetings Effective preparation of board packets and appropriate use of consent agendas, executive sessions, and mini-evaluations can boost the productivity of your board meetings. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:00 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast120906-081601.mp3 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:19:59 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Retreats Retreats Board retreats present an opportunity to work without the worry of day to day business. Clarence Johnson from Neighborhood House of Milwaukee and Ken Schmidt from Hope House of Milwaukee share retreat lessons and tips with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 06:50 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast050906-153447.mp3 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:39:21 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Recruiting beyond our small circle of friends: web-based board matching Recruiting beyond our small circle of friends: web-based board matching Executive Director Pat Linnane and Betsy Ross-Bothe, a new director of the Planning Council for Health and Human Services, talk with BoardStar’s José Vásquez about their experiences with the Greater Milwaukee On Board web-based matching service. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:19 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast290806-165719.mp3 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:59:42 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar What is expected of the board president? What is expected of the board president? It’s a rare opportunity to listen in on a seminar designed solely for presidents or chairpersons of nonprofit boards, but this week’s BoardStar podcast visits a president’s summer camp conducted by Pat Wyzbinski of Management Cornerstones. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 09:14 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast220806-200145.mp3 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:07:18 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Foundation board mystique Foundation board mystique Deborah Fugenschuh, president of the Donors Forum of Wisconsin, discusses the governance responsibilities of corporate, family, and independent foundations with Pat Wzybinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:17 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast150806-174348.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:52:11 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Executive expectations / Part 2 Executive expectations / Part 2 BoardStar’s José Vásquez concludes his discussion with nonprofit executives Constance Clark, Richardo Diaz, and Deborah Fugenschuh. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 07:23 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast080806-171743.mp3 Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:22:54 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Executive expectations Executive expectations Nonprofit boards are expected to clearly articulate their expectations of the chief executive, but may not think to ask the executive what he or she expects of the board.  BoardStar's José Vásquez talks with three experienced executives in the first of a two-part podcast. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 06:28 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast010806-172719.mp3 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:33:43 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar On being a board star:  A conversation with Gwen T. Jackson On being a board star:  A conversation with Gwen T. Jackson Gwen T. Jackson is the Chapter Chairman Emeritus of the Greater Milwaukee Chapter of the American Red Cross, and a lifelong community activist who has served on the boards of dozens of nonprofit organizations.   She shares her perspectives with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 08:48 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast250706-195431.mp3 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:57:45 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar How do Milwaukee nonprofit boards compare nationally? A conversation with Steve Percy of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee How do Milwaukee nonprofit boards compare nationally? A conversation with Steve Percy of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee One of the ways we can learn about how to improve nonprofit governance is to understand what governance practice actually takes place. Discussing the findings of a recent study focusing on nonprofit boards in Southeastern Wisconsin are Pat Wzybinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund and Steve Percy, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Center for Urban Initiatives and Research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 06:56 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast170706-204805.mp3 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:10:12 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Employers value board service: A conversation with Lynn Heimbruch of Northwestern Mutual Employers value board service: A conversation with Lynn Heimbruch of Northwestern Mutual BoardStar’s José Vásquez talks with Northwestern Mutual’s Lynn Heimbruch about the company’s civic commitment and support of employee volunteerism at the nonprofit board level. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 06:24 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast100706-193327.mp3 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:38:38 -0500 BoardStar BoardStar Giving back to the community Giving back to the community When an issue piques your interest, delivers shivers, or perhaps even makes you mad, you may be moved to act by volunteering your time. You'd be in good company. About 65 million people volunteered at least once last year, according to the United States Department of Labor. Among those volunteers are nonprofit board directors -- the backbone and common denominator of the wide variety of nonprofit organizations serving communities throughout the country. en Government & Organizations BoardStar, nonprofit boards no no 06:17 http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/podcast/podcast020706-121819.mp3 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 12:20:08 -0500