A Board Governance Organization Creates Its Own Board
Is it a daunting task to begin work as the Board of Directors for an organization that tells other Boards how to do their best work?
Not at all, reports Lynn Heimbruch, the President of the new Board of Directors for BoardStar, now an independent nonprofit tax-exempt organization in its own right. “I knew that there was a history of support for BoardStar, because it grew out of the Nonprofit Management Fund, which is so reputable in the community. It makes starting less daunting when there is such a strong foundation.”
Even with that foundation, BoardStar’s Directors truly see themselves in start-up mode, which organization founder Patricia Wyzbinski values. “Everyone is pitching in, sleeves rolled up. I feel very lucky to have a working board.” Additionally, BoardStar’s staff feel the diverse, talented group of Directors models the recommendations they make to members and program participants.
By facing their own needs for Board development and training, Directors are able to see for themselves that BoardStar’s work is timely and valuable. Heimbruch reports, “The need for BoardStar’s work has never been higher, and because of turnover, changing IRS rules, and more, the need also never goes away.”
BoardStar in the News
BoardStar to celebrate statewide expansion
Milwaukee Small Business Times
September 17, 2010
BoardStar Inc., of Milwaukee will celebrate its statewide expansion with its Evening Under the Stars: A Unique Celebration of Nonprofit Boards, at the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium, 800 W. Wells St., on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
BoardStar was formerly a program offered by the Milwaukee-based Nonprofit Management Fund. The organization announced in early July its plans to become its own 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and pursue its statewide initiative.
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BoardStar becomes own entity, launches statewide initiative
Milwaukee Small Business Times
July 16, 2010
BoardStar, formerly a program offered by the Milwaukee-based Nonprofit Management Fund, has announced that it will break off and become its own 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Patricia Wyzbinski will serve as the organization's director during the transition.
"The Nonprofit Management Fund seeks to identify and develop programs that will fill gaps in service to the nonprofit community," Wyzbinski said. "BoardStar filled a gap and increased management resources for nonprofits, and will continue to do that now, as its own separate entity."
According to Wyzbinski, the Nonprofit Management Fund has a history of developing programs to serve the nonprofit community and then transitioning them to function as separate entities.
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Nonprofit People and Awards: Nonprofit Executive Spotlight
Milwaukee Small Business Times
July 16, 2010
Nonprofit Name: BoardStar Inc.
Nonprofit Address: 2212 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Website: http://www.boardstar.org
Leadership: Patricia Wyzbinski, director
Mission of the organization: To increase the involvement in and strengthen the capability of the Boards of nonprofit organizations.
What makes your organization unique?
"We are the only group in Wisconsin, and one of two in the nation, that focuses solely on the Board of Directors of nonprofit organizations. The programs and services of BoardStar address governance challenges of Boards that are: large or small, start-up or experienced, and loosely-structured or well-established."
What are the programs and services of BoardStar?
"BoardStar offers workshops, custom training sessions, clinics, consultation, podcasts, and access to technical assistance resources. In addition, BoardStar conducts research on Boards, enhances the skills of Board consultants, and convenes Board Directors to discuss governance issues."
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People on the Move
Milwaukee Business Journal
June 21, 2010
Sam Macklem has joined BoardStar, Milwaukee, as senior consultant.
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New faces, new places for June 14
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 14, 2010
BoardStar named Sam Macklem as its new senior consultant.
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Nonprofit People and Awards
Milwaukee Small Business Times
June 4, 2010
BoardStar, the resource for nonprofit governance education and recruitment services throughout Wisconsin, has named Sam Macklem, CRFE, as its new senior consultant. Macklem will recruit, train and consult Board Directors on governance issues to enhance the long-term success of nonprofit organizations.
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Interview with Pat Wyzbinski
WUWM: Lake Effect
March 12, 2008
Click here to listen to an interview with BoardStar's founder Pat Wyzbinski on WUWM: Lake Effect.
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