When Your Board Chair Oversteps: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

Описание: Is your board chair showing up uninvited, giving instructions to your staff, or micromanaging your work? You’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. In this video, I’m breaking down a real (anonymous) story that hits close to home for so many nonprofit professionals.

I’m Melissa, a university professor who teaches nonprofit leadership and management, and I’ve lived this dynamic firsthand. From donor emails being edited to staff being bypassed entirely, this kind of governance overreach is not helpful—it’s a sign of serious role confusion.

You’ll learn:

✔ Why these blurred lines are a job design problem
✔ How to clarify roles and reset boundaries
✔ The difference between a governing board and advisory board
✔ How executive directors can protect their teams—and their structure

If you're a nonprofit ED, team leader, or board member struggling with overreach, this is the candid leadership talk you need.

BONUS: I’ll also introduce 4 smart job design strategies you can use to create more clarity (and less chaos).

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