648. Unlock Your Board’s Potential: Accountability, Succession, and Engagement - Christal Cherry

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Our dear friend Christal Cherry and Founder + CEO of The Board Pro and F3 Fabulous Female Fundraisers is back for a third time—yes, a true 3-peat in podcast appearances—bringing her wealth of experience in transforming nonprofit boards into vibrant, engaged communities. 💙 

In this episode, we go beyond the usual board meeting routine to explore how to create meaningful involvement throughout the year. Christal highlights why understanding the unique strengths and passions of each board member matters and shares practical tips for using those qualities to drive effective fundraising and leadership. If you’re working through complex board dynamics or looking for ways to deepen your nonprofit’s impact, this episode is packed with strategies and inspiration to help you succeed.

Tune in for a warm and insightful conversation that will shift how you think about your board and unlock new ways to foster a supportive and innovative board environment.

Episode Highlights: 

  • Engaging Boards for Fundraising (02:22)
  • How to Overcome Board Disengagement (05:18)
  • Strategies for Board Engagement (08:13)
  • The Importance of building and maintaining Board Relationships (11:32)
  • Recruitment and Succession Planning for Boards (17:18)
  • How to Activate Boards for Impact (20:06)
  • The Role of Boards in Challenging Times (23:08)
  • Finding Community as a Leader (29:15)
  • Christal Cherry’s One Good Thing (34:20)

Resources: 

Little Bit of Good (The Board Shakeup Podcast): Listen Here on Spotify

The Board Pro Website

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/648



Make the most of Monthly Giving Awareness Week 💛

During Monthly Giving Awareness Week (May 11-16), Givebutter is giving back. For every new monthly donor who gives $5 or more, your nonprofit earns a $10 donation. $25,000 in matching funds are available to organizations just like yours! Get all the details and get started today here




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Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com

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Our dear friend Christal Cherry and Founder + CEO of The Board Pro and F3 Fabulous Female Fundraisers is back for a third time—yes, a true 3-peat in podcast appearances—bringing her wealth of experience in transforming nonprofit boards into vibrant, engaged communities. 💙 

In this episode, we go beyond the usual board meeting routine to explore how to create meaningful involvement throughout the year. Christal highlights why understanding the unique strengths and passions of each board member matters and shares practical tips for using those qualities to drive effective fundraising and leadership. If you’re working through complex board dynamics or looking for ways to deepen your nonprofit’s impact, this episode is packed with strategies and inspiration to help you succeed.

Tune in for a warm and insightful conversation that will shift how you think about your board and unlock new ways to foster a supportive and innovative board environment.

Episode Highlights: 

  • Engaging Boards for Fundraising (02:22)
  • How to Overcome Board Disengagement (05:18)
  • Strategies for Board Engagement (08:13)
  • The Importance of building and maintaining Board Relationships (11:32)
  • Recruitment and Succession Planning for Boards (17:18)
  • How to Activate Boards for Impact (20:06)
  • The Role of Boards in Challenging Times (23:08)
  • Finding Community as a Leader (29:15)
  • Christal Cherry’s One Good Thing (34:20)

Resources: 

Little Bit of Good (The Board Shakeup Podcast): Listen Here on Spotify

The Board Pro Website

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/648



Make the most of Monthly Giving Awareness Week 💛

During Monthly Giving Awareness Week (May 11-16), Givebutter is giving back. For every new monthly donor who gives $5 or more, your nonprofit earns a $10 donation. $25,000 in matching funds are available to organizations just like yours! Get all the details and get started today here




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Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.
Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com

Say hi 👋
LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

2025-09-24 38 min
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