Blog Entries - Aug. 2025
Nonprofit Boards Navigating Uncertain Times
August 20, 2025
by Elizabeth Benson, Executive Director
(originally published in Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News, 8/14/25)
Times have changed for nonprofit boards. It’s not enough to lend your name and a few hours to your chosen cause. Whether it’s increased funding pressure, shifting policies from the local to federal level, or the ever-increasing demand for the public’s attention, more is needed. A board’s ability to provide strategic guidance, demonstrate resilience, and show compassionate support to staff and constituents alike can make the difference in an organization’s future relevance and sustainability.