To survive, non-profits must manage governance -- themorningcall.com

To survive, non-profits must manage governance -- themorningcall.com:

"We could dwell on the rancor and recriminations that accompany this tragic loss, which will remain a painful wound for years to come. But, more productively, we can analyze this sad episode as a case study and identify lessons that can be applied in the future not only to other local arts organizations, some of which are clearly struggling with similar issues, but to any non-profit board, as well. Term limits, term limits, term limits. I cannot stress it enough. Even the most devoted, well-meaning board members get tired or run out of ideas. Reasonable term limits require the organization to find new board members with fresh ideas, people not tied to the ''same old-same old.'' No board member is indispensable. If he or she is, then the board is dysfunctional. If it can't attract new board members, then it had better go back and check whether the organization is viable."