At the time of this writing, we are experiencing an economic downturn that is unparalleled in most of our lifetimes. The stakes are high for those of us in the nonprofit sector and, more importantly, for those we seek to serve.

Some organizations will find ways to become stronger, while others will collapse. Times of crisis -- which will be viewed by some as times of opportunity -- awaken sleeping boards and encourage them to fully assume their leadership as well as their governance responsibilities. The process of guiding an organization through exceptional moments such as these often results in boards that are clearer about their responsibilities and more prepared to fulfill them.

Symptoms and Key Questions

• We're losing major funding!
• We desperately need a new facility, but what if we can't raise the money?
• Nothing seems to be working anymore. No one feels as if they know what's going on, or how decisions get made.
• Funders are pressuring us to take on new projects or more clients. If we succeed, we'll be more sustainable but if we fail, how will it look?
• We're feeling overwhelmed.

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