Joan Garry

Joan Garry is a nationally-recognized nonprofit expert and a woman with a mission: She is committed to  playing her part in building a strong nonprofit sector, serving as an advocate and champion for the success of its paid and unpaid leaders. Her blog, podcast, book, and membership site for board and staff leadership of small nonprofits reach millions each year. She has the #1 nonprofit podcast on iTunes, Nonprofits Are Messy. She also serves as a consulting producer and online judge on NBC’s show, Give. For more information on Joan, visit her website, www.joangarry.com.

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How to Find the Joy in Congregational Board Service

Joan Garry

“I can’t find anyone to serve on the board – I’m desperate for board members”

“My board is disengaged. I knock, and no one is home. They can’t make decisions. They raise no money. Board meetings are a chore for all of us.”

I can’t tell you how many times