: About Me

Writer and consultant working with nonprofit agencies in the Silicon Valley region.

I've published one book of short stories and one book on fundraising planning, keep several websites and blogs, and have made over 125 short videos for such sites as YouTube.

My interests include music, wine, food, politics, entertainment, and travel.

Education:
Master of Public Policy and Administration - California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts in Politics - University of California, Santa Cruz

My passion is ...

truth

I know too much about ...

politics

My parents always told me ...

"it's better to have a short woman than never to have loved a tall."

My childhood ambition ...

to be a writer

My favorite memory ...

tomorrow morning

Why I write ...

it's not a choice

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

youtube

My first job ...

wearhouse order puller

My best moment ...

is yet to come

My inspiration ...

everything

Business > Nonprofits What are the critical characteristics a board of directors needs to succeed

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For a nonprofit board of directors to succeed, the number one key ingredient is: Involvement. Boards fail (and, in turn, organizations fail) when board members become disengaged from either the mission of the organization or their role in the governance of the organization. An engaged board does more than simply show up for scheduled meetings and vote to approve minutes and budgets. Engaged boards partake in vigorous discussions that help shape the vision and future direction of their organization. Engaged boards ask questions of staff and read journals to become educated on the issues the...

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