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Our Ask An Expert<\/a> series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE<\/a>, also known as Charity Clairity. <\/strong>Today\u2019s question comes from a board Program Chair who wants advice on how to navigate board member conflicts: <\/b><\/p>\n

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Dear Charity Clairity,<\/i><\/p>\n

I am Program Chair of my board, and have been responsible for setting up lectures and workshops for the last five years. Last year, another board member set up another group of competing events without consulting with me. I reached out to her, the President, and one other officer and politely requested I be apprised of any workshop offers before they go out. <\/i>They agreed to do so in the future. Incident closed.<\/i><\/p>\n

It’s a year later and, a few days ago, the president sent out a workshop email without informing me first. I again wrote her a polite request to please let me know in the future. She became very defensive, accusing me of \u201creprimanding \u201cthe member who had done the same thing last year. Now she\u2019s telling me the board will censure me! I have tried talking to her, but she\u2019s acting like we\u2019re opponents. I have great working relationships with every other board member, but she tells me they all agree! Can a President be reprimanded themself? <\/i><\/p>\n

–Hurt, isolated and confused.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dear Hurt, isolated and confused,<\/i><\/p>\n

I appreciate your reaching out, and am sorry you are going through this. It can\u2019t be easy.<\/p>\n

Alas, what you describe is an all-too-common situation of people with different opinions, miscommunication, and a hardening of positions. It\u2019s a people problem, not a fundraising problem.<\/p>\n

Defuse the situation<\/h2>\n

At this point, everyone\u2019s defenses are up. Generally, this will not lead to a good outcome. Try putting yourself in the other person\u2019s shoes and ask: Why might this person be behaving this way? How might this make perfect sense from their perspective? Hopefully, they will do the same for you.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to guard against making assumptions. We get in trouble when we make guesses (e.g., \u201cdeliberately undermining\u201d or \u201creprimanding\u201d) about why someone is doing something, or what they are thinking. If you can reframe the narrative for yourself, you\u2019ll be in a better position to move forward.<\/p>\n

Open the dialogue<\/h2>\n

If you can, try scheduling a private conversation (no email) with the president to reset things. If the president remains unwilling, see if you can enlist a fellow board member to broach the subject and join you.<\/p>\n

Generally, there is more than one side to a story, and everyone deserves the opportunity to calmly and respectfully tell their personal narratives. You each need to understand where this problem is really coming from, and open communication is essential.<\/p>\n

Clarify expectations<\/h2>\n

It appears your understanding of your role as Program Chair may differ from that of the president and other members. Which brings me to the importance of setting clear expectations for board members<\/a>, including their roles, responsibilities, and expected behavior. This is essentially a preventive measure, and can be achieved through written policies, job descriptions, and board orientation<\/a> materials.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t currently have these in place, now is an opportunity to suggest creating them. If you do have them, this is a good time to revisit them together.<\/p>\n

Mediate, if necessary<\/h2>\n

If a private conversation doesn\u2019t resolve the issue, consider engaging a neutral third party to mediate the conflict. A skilled mediator can help facilitate open dialogue and guide you towards a mutually agreeable solution. The ideal would be to not have to censure anyone<\/i>.<\/p>\n

In terms of who<\/i> can be censured or removed from a board, generally this is something that should be covered in the bylaws. It may also be covered by the laws in your state. Removing a board member can be a complex process, and any movement towards this resolution should be well documented (e.g., behaviors; attempts made to address the issue; etc.) and done in consultation with legal counsel who specialize in nonprofits.<\/p>\n

Revisit your mutual commitment<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m sure you\u2019re all committed to the organization\u2019s mission and are generally coming from a place of love. For now, try to open up the dialogue. Encouraging collaboration over competition helps minimize conflict. And a culture that prioritizes teamwork and mutual support creates a more cohesive and effective board.<\/p>\n

I hope you begin feeling more positive soon,<\/p>\n

\u2014 Charity Clairity (Please use a pseudonym if you prefer to be anonymous when you submit your own question<\/a>, like “Hurt, isolated and confused” did.)<\/em><\/i><\/p>\n

How does your organization navigate board member conflicts? Let us know in the comments. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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