Month: July 2026

One of the biggest mistakes startup nonprofits make is recruiting people to run the organization rather than govern it. Early boards often think: “We need someone for marketing.” “We need an accountant.” “We need a lawyer.” “We need an HR expert.” It sounds logical. In fact, it’s one of the most common recruiting mistakes I…

Recently, I was helping a nonprofit board recruit new board members. They had a detailed recruitment guide—more of a wish list for the perfect nonprofit superhero than a board member profile. It described the search process, interviews, and selection criteria. Then it ended with one final step: Offer accepted. That’s when I realized something. Like…