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Role of the National Commissioner - Devang Desai

On “The Commissioner’s Seat at the Board Table,” guest Devang Desai joins us to unpack how Commissioners complement board governance—linking policy to the field, eleva...

Finance Committee Responsibilities - Larry Simkins

With Larry Simkins, we turn finance committee work into a clear story—how balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows reveal a nonprofit’s real life. We examine ...

Taking Ownership - Wes Smith

Wesley Smith, a longtime Scouting America leader and former senior corporate executive, joins us to discuss the vital theme of “Taking Ownership.” Wes shares how commi...

Fundraising and Development - Wayne Perry

Wayne Perry supports the Fundraising and Development of the National Executive Board of Scouting America. He has deep expertise in the mechanics of asking for financia...

Safeguarding Youth - Frank Tsuru

The Safeguarding Youth Committee ensures safety and safeguarding in Scouting America by promoting governance, compliance, and risk mitigation. Our guest balances overs...

Local Council Board and National Council Cooperation - Ricky Mason

We explore how local council experience shapes leadership on Scouting America’s National Executive Board. Our guest shares key lessons, challenges, and strategies for ...

The HR Committee - People and Culture: Devang Desai

Discover the vital role of the HR committee in nonprofit board governance. This episode explores its strategic oversight in executive leadership, diversity policies, s...

The Importance of Mission first: Alison Schuler

Alison practiced law in New Mexico as a named partner in a law firm she founded. She has also been an Assistant US Attorney representing the Federal Government. She is...

Role of the CEO & Chief Scout Executive: Roger Krone

Roger Krone is the president and chief executive officer of Scouting America. He was previously CEO of Leidos Holdings, Inc. A pilot and aerospace engineer, Krone work...

Role of the National Chair: Brad Tilden

Brad discusses the role of the National Board Chair, and how s/he leads the NEB, sets the vision with the board, and interacts with the CEO and the National commission...

Welcome to Scouting the Boardroom

Hello, and welcome to Scouting the Boardroom, where we dive into the essential roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board leadership. I’m your host, Michael Sears, ...

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