Lest We Forget
by Bruce Cole
What is the main reason to be involved in a Pregnancy Resource Ministry? Read what motivates author Bruce Cole to continue on in the fight for life.
The Business of Stewardship
by Bruce Cole
It's disheartening to hear someone in leadership say ,“This is a ministry, not a business,” implying that the application of business principles is somehow “anti-God.”
Where and Who is the Board?
by Bruce Cole
Does your Board of Directors understand the community they serve and know know their role in serving? Create a plan to learn and then apply this information.
Three Ways One Board Member Can Raise $100 to $5,000
By Beth Chase
Assuring that there is adequate funding for their life-saving Pregnancy Resource Center is one of the primary duties of the Board of Directors. But what can one board member do to make a difference?
Selecting New Board Members
by Bruce Cole
What process should your board take to select new board members? Is it okay to take your time in the recruitment process?
What Does it Mean to be a Governing Board?
Bruce Cole
Pregnancy Resource Center literature often teaches that boards should be “governing.” What exactly does this mean? Dr. Richard Biery, M.D. has written the following to help understand the Biblical basis of governance.
Board Development
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
Want to develop an effective, efficient board for your Pregnancy Resource Center? Here are some strategies that will help.
Board Meetings
by Pregnancy Resource Ministry
Prayer must always be the key element and focus of the board meetings themselves.
Community and Public Relations
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
Good public relations should always be a goal of board members. Keeping the community informed about your center is important.
Donor Development Tips
by Al De La Roch'e
As a board member you may be called upon to help the Executive Director of the center build relationships with donors in your community.
Donor Gifts and Advertising
by Bruce Cole
Another consideration may be the implementation of an advertising policy regarding certain gifts.
Electronic Board Materials
by Trudy Johnson
Mailing materials and agendas to board members is a time consuming, costly chore. Modern technology, however, can take much of the paper out of this process and increase efficiency.
Evaluating Center Finances
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
It is important to assess the finances of your center on an ongoing basis also.
Evaluating Staff and Executive Directors
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
You can evaluate staff by looking at four areas. Look for trends in number of staff grievances, look for the rate of staff turnover, look for the ratio of staff to clients served and look at absenteeism among staff members.
Evaluating Volunteers
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
Remember that volunteers are the heart of the ministry and there are measurables in this area also.
Executive Sessions of the Board
by Bruce Cole
Are there times when an executive session should take place without the executive director? Or, should he always be included in every session?
Fundraising and Development
by Bruce Cole
To many involved in pregnancy center ministry work, the terms fundraising and development are synonymous.
Generational Leadership
by John R. Frank
Do leadership styles at your pregnancy resource center clash? Discover differences between between the Builder, Boomer and Buster generations.
Gift Acceptance Policy
by Bruce Cole
Culturally, we have been taught that we should not question a gift when it is offered to us, but PRC boards that adopt this policy may be looking for problems.
The Executive Director as Babysitter?
by Bruce Cole
Who has ultimate responsiblity to lead your Pregnancy Resource Ministry? Is it the executive director or the board? Discover the answer here.
What is Your Program Worth?
by Bruce Cole
“If we can save even one life, it will be worth the cost.” Can believing this be destructive to a Pregnancy Resource Center?
Who's the Boss of the Board?
by Bruce Cole
One of the main duties of a board of directors is to evaluate the executive director’s performance. But, who evaluates the board and who does the board work for; who’s the boss of the board?
About Board Meetings
by H.B. London, Jr.
While serving in the pastorate for many years, I sat in many, many board meetings.
Board Members and Financial Matters
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
At every regular meeting the Board should evaluate financial information and update their understanding of the organization’s financial condition.
Effective Boardmanship According to ECFA
by Pregnancy Resource Ministry
Much has been written about building effective Boards and boardsmanship, including detailed discussion of the various aspects of the Board's role and responsibilities.
Effectual Boardmanship
by Gary Barkalow
A board whose leadership is relevant not only sees to it that the organization is viable and ethical, but also effectual.The mission of most non-profits is in the realm of cultural or individual change and authentic change is always incremental and of the heart.
Ethical Mandates of Board Members
by Gary Barkalow
For a board to fulfill its Biblical and legal mandate, it must see to it that the organization is viable, but also ethical.
Evaluation-How is the Journey Going?
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D
Pregnancy centers need to be evaluated on a regular basis. Evaluations tell us where we have been, how things are proceeding, and what adjustments might be needed before pressing forward.
Examples of Policies for Pregnancy Centers
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
Written policies capture the identity and character of the organization. Many times the organization’s mission statement, purpose, values, and statement of faith can be considered policies.
Legal Aspects of Board Membership
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
Board members must clearly understand their legal responsibilities because there is definitely potential for legal liability when serving on a board.
Long Range or Strategic Planning for Boards
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
Long range or strategic planning is not something every organization needs. The purpose is to answer the question, "What should we look like 3-5 years from now? What should we be accomplishing?”
Mission Statements for Pregnancy Centers
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
An org's mission is the reason for its existence. Having a mission statement that clearly defines what your pregnancy ministry hopes to achieve through its programs and activities is is a way to convey your passion or heart.
The Board Members Calling
by Gary Barkalow
We all have callings in life. Some start as a seemingly tiny desire or passion and develop into a significant aspect of our life, such as a calling to intercessory prayer, evangelism, ministry to the poor or teaching.
The Legal Mandate of Board Members
by Gary Barkalow
In widely accepted non-profit corporate law dealing with the responsibilities of board members, governance is described as three duties.
The Ministry of Boardmanship
by Gary Barkalow
Whether you joined a board from a sense of passion or simple circumstances, you must either develop a sense of calling for your participation. The "ministry of boardmanship" demands your heart, intellect, abilities, spirituality, energy, resources and time. It also requires dependency on God, just a any other ministry.
Three Important Questions
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
When a not-for-profit organization encounters failure-or even worse, scandal-its difficulties can often times be traced to some breakdown at the Board level.
Types of Mission Statements
by Julie A. Parton, Ph.D.
Here is an example of two ways for pregnancy resource centers to word their mission statement.
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