Modern nonprofit board governance -- passion is not enough! | Chris Grundner | TEDxWilmington

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Chris Grundner is the president and CEO of the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement. Since his arrival in February 2012, he has enabled the organization to nearly double its membership and significantly expand its reach. Grundner, originally from Buffalo, NY, received his Bachelors in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Fredonia. He earned his MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. In 1999, Grundner moved to Wilmington to join the co-brand credit card division of First USA Bank as the Director of Business Development. Due to his significant achievements, Grundner became one of the organization’s youngest Senior Vice Presidents in early 2002. However, later that same year, his wife, Kelly, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at the age of 29. Grundner left his job at JPMorgan Chase in 2004 after her passing and started The Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation in 2005 with the goal of bringing national attention to the disease. Through the foundation, Grundner has launched two brain tumor awareness initiatives - GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME® and Tulips Against Tumors™ - both of which became national programs when the organization merged with the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) in March 2010.
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[@modestekatotoka9849]

Tragedy of the passing of my beloved father has helped start a nonprofit. This video is an eye-opener for me, I’ll definitely re-watch it several times.what a coincidence! Thank you Chris
-Modeste Katotoka

[@PeterLevesque]

Thank you Chris. I am going to use your video as a primer to a board self-assessment process. Very useful opener for further discussion. Your courage and focus is inspiring.

[@anotherslice2269]

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[@angelahenderson5310]

What a blessing this is to ME!! God bless you for this very timely message and the tragedy that brought this epiphany.🙏🏾

[@Ariela231]

🙏🏽

[@andypatterson1077]

I teach a graduate-school course on Nonprofit Management and have shown this video for several semesters. They always respond very well to it. Thanks.

[@anotherslice2269]

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[@eliascasanova6354]

My man, your travails have brought wisdom to us all. Thank you for giving yourself to nonprof and making a difference in your best capacity, and sharing your observations, analyzations, and suggestions. Seran gran ayuda para mi organizacion. Gracias.

[@KagimuBrian]

Thank you for this talk. Very insightful

[@christiantyler9694]

Outstanding talk. Welldone

[@rcraignantais2843]

Thank You Chris, very well done. I will share this with my BOD, I'm sure it will help with direction and growth. Continued success.
Craig Nantais

[@chrisg.4534]

Thanks Craig + all the best to you and MaryEllen!

[@elaineterry675]

This is what I needed to hear. I need more of this.

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[@mariabarbosaphd8719]

Thank you

[@petecurcio9271]

Very well stated and delivered with passion and purpose. A must see for anyone looking to join a board and those who currently serve the nonprofit community.

[@chrisg.4534]

Thanks Pete, I greatly appreciate it!

[@drutsmith]

Faaaafd

[@philomenaobrien2979]

A very interesting conversation

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

Excellent - as more is demanded of non - profits our boards have to rise to challenge as well!

[@stepupformentalhealth]

Great video!

[@kevisull15]

An excellent primer for those thinking of joining a non-profit board of directors and for those looking to maximize the contribution of the board.

[@chrisg.4534]

Thanks Kevin for the kind words and also for sharing it with your networks!

[@traviswadezinn]

Useful talk - thanks!

[@mslikenootha]

God bless you Chris 🙌🏾🌟

[@STLEO1]

I am going to use this in my Orientation for my board

[@swhatley13111]

Wow, as the executive director of a newly formed nonprofit this like finding a gold mine. Thank you Mr. Grunder, I will be looking for anything you have to say about non-profits across the internet.

[@STLEO1]

My Condolences sir

[@cyberjock56]

Chris is right on the need for Board Chairs to challenge the organization. To do that it needs to emerge from behind the Oz curtain.The CEO may present updates to the Board or even followers in a newsletter but a great Board chair is really her/his boss and presents the organization's updates to the soul of the organization, the Users/Members/Constituents.This is best done by a live/zoom annual Board meeting with all stakeholders invited in the audience.The public board meetings should be stored on next to the form 990 on the front page of any serious charity website. These members are ideally up for "election" and review and there is ample reason for them share on a Board blog about what they are most proud of accomplishing. Much of this creates an open atmosphere of access and listening and serious attention to direct feedback. The lack of this Sharing culture is the main reason Millenials and Gen x and Y dont wrap their hands around your organization, leaving your demographic constituents future more precarious. Pay your executive Boards a stipend , attract the best advice.

[@chiomanjoku-cu6ye]

I am so touched by Chris's speech. How can i join your organisation?

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

Execllent especially about the pitfalls orgs get into when they coddle board members

[@MauriceRivers415]

Board members are there to help with pushing the mission of the organization forward and/or contribute financially. They should be at the forefront to bring ideas, and networks that will help to push the organization forward: that is what you call a "working board".
Although they are not employees, they have duties that must be fulfilled. They also assist in advising the Executive Director on areas where the organization can grow and develop. You should not put people on your board who :
- Do not contribute financially
- Do not assist with efforts for fundraising
- Do not attend or support your events
- Are belligerent, rude and combative to staff and other board members
- Are not involved in the advancement and development of the organization
- Are not receptive to new & current ideas, methods or technology that can save the organization time
- Do not assist in growing a network that will assist with advancing the development of the organization
- Have been on the board for 8+ years and complain without offering solutions (dead weight)
That is the job and duty of board members.

[@joeyc118joseph]

He called his wife AND best friend Kelly. Nice.

[@jessicadeluna6484]

Lol yeah it took me awhile.. I was like .. a tripod?

[@jmdenison]

sorry for your loss. so sad

[@ieg7326]

Can i like this twice

[@monsoonmangoes]

IEG take one from me...

[@foolhardby]

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[@coachmichelle6913]

Did anyone catch the pyramid layout? I'm missing the 2nd to the top!!

[@satveer9832]

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