Board vs. Executive Director: Mastering Non-Profit Leadership

Mastering the relationship between a nonprofit board and its executive director is the secret to a thriving ministry. Join us as Peggy Hartshorn shares decades of wisdom on how to build a unified leadership team that honors your mission and saves lives. 🕊️In this episode of the Prolife Team podcast, we dive deep into the essential dynamics of pregnancy center leadership. Peggy Hartshorn, President Emeritus of Heartbeat International, explains the critical differences between governing and managing. You will learn why many boards struggle with dysfunction and how to transition from a working board to a healthy governing board that supports its staff effectively. 📈We explore the hourglass model of governance, where the board focuses on the what (policy and goals) while the staff focuses on the how (implementation and action). Peggy also breaks down her GOVERN framework, covering goals, ownership, values, effect, regulation, and nurturing. Whether you are a board member or an executive director, these insights will help you lead with clarity, avoid meddling, and maintain a focus on the big picture. 🤝Send us Fan MailSupport the show