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"Kathy C. Yohalem was an incredible change agent for our system of care. The cultural shift thanks to her impact was significant and powerful. Culture change is hard work and it takes much effort, discipline and strategic guidance. We would not have obtained the results we needed without Kathy’s wisdom, insights and direction."

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10 Tips for Keeping Your Board Action Oriented with High Performance Input and Staying the Course

Minding Your Business
Column by Kathy C. Yohalem - Strategist and senior business advisor for not-for-profits and many other industries.


Machiavelli (1532) said, "Take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things." We need to pay attention to our board and its individual members, and guide them on the "new order of things."

We all want enthusiastic, action-oriented board members who pay attention and get things done. But high-performing boards don't just happen. It takes time, clear focus, and careful strategies to get them there.

Here are 10 tips for creating a board that can deliver.

1. Relate to their passion. - What do they care about? Open their hearts.

   
   

2. It's all about the experience for the board member. - What are they contributing? Are they enjoying the experience?

   
   

3. Make the meetings sparkle with enthusiasm - generate big-picture issue discussion. - How can you utilize each member's talents, skill sets, and passion for the cause?

   
   

4. Are there social meetings scheduled to create collegiality & allow for networking? - Is there a social calendar in place?

   
   

5. Are agendas focused with specific action items to address? - Focus, Focus, Focus, with clear priorities to the agenda.

   
   

6. Focus on timelines & clarity on what needs to be done and by when. - Are timelines and direction clear?

   
   

7. Focus on increase of reach for the cause. - Show them how to spread the word about your great work in the community(ies).

   
   

8. Maintain an exciting vision with positive energy. - Keep it positive with clear vision.

   
   

9. Keep them involved in your philanthropy budget - its focus & directives, and keep them focused on the organization's dollar needs.

   
   

10. Have you thanked your board member? - Personally?

3 Tips for Changing The Way You Promote Your Not-For-Profit Or Charity Using Social Media

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Minding Your Business
Column by Kathy C. Yohalem - Strategist and business advisor for not-for-profits, and many other industries

1. Social media is a conversation or dialogue - the conversation is a 2 way dialogue.
• Engage your members, followers or constituents.
• Be interactive - ask your followers for suggestions and feedback.
• Create a personal connection - fans are loyal, they will keep coming back.
  


2. Don't just sit there - be active and responsive.
• Respond a few times a week to your constituents.
• Keep your posts updated and respond to tweets within 24 hours.
• Create an environment where sharing is valued.


3. Social media has in its power - to share and spread information quickly to increase your reach to new audiences.

Share your suggestions, comments, or any tips that we can share with others....

...sharing is valued.

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News! Kathy C. Yohalem is now Lead Facilitator for Strategy, Board Development, and Growth of Online Presence for The Lewis H. Latimer Fund,

part of Historic House Trust, New York City
September 2011

Kathy C. Yohalem, President of Yohalem Ltd. and a member of The Historic House Trust Directors' Council, has taken on the role of Lead Facilitator (2011 into 2012) for the Trust's efforts for Lewis H. Latimer Fund, for facilitating strategy, growth development, board development and online presence - with think tanks as part of the process. This will help strategically develop Latimer's role as we move into the 21st century.

On September 7th, 2011 a team meeting was held with representatives from The Historic House Trust staff, Board and Directors' Council, Lewis Latimer Fund and Advisory Board, and the Office of the President, Borough of Queens was represented; as well as new members cultivated by Ms. Yohalem. The start to help grow Latimer has begun! - with ongoing meetings set through 2012.