by Todd Von Deak | Jul 2, 2021 | Board Development
Todd’s Note: As June ends, many organizations are transitioning to new leadership. I get asked frequently, what’s the role of the past president…heres how I would answer that question…ending with sincere thanks for their service. As anyone who has been a...
by Todd Von Deak | May 31, 2021 | Board Development, Events
What do Broadway and associations have in common? To understand this question, we have to head back to about a month into the COVID-19 pandemic. At that point, we still had a glimmer of hope that we just needed another couple of weeks and we would be able to resume...
by Todd Von Deak | Jan 12, 2021 | Board Development
When discussing how a management firm works with an association’s board and volunteer community, it’s easy to think of the board as a single unit. After all, an effective board speaks with a single, unified voice. However, that voice is made up of individual board...
by Todd Von Deak | Dec 7, 2020 | Board Development
Everyone has their ideal work environment. Some people like highly collaborative groups while others prefer to work independently. Think of this article as TVD Associates’ vision board for our ideal working relationship with nonprofits. By creating a picture of our...
by Madeline Hunt | Sep 14, 2020 | Board Development
When hiring a management company, it’s a sigh of relief. Your board members have enough work on their plate as it is; your management company is excited to take on a new challenge and create a strategy unique to the needs of your organization. It’s tempting to think...
