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A companion resource created by the
Nonprofit CEO SPARK Podcast
Episodes 41-48
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Build an aligned Board of Directors + CEO partnership
that works for everyone.
Board challenges aren't caused by bad intentions.
They're caused by a lack of shared language, training, and expectations.
That's exactly what this workbook is built to fix.
WHY ACTIVATE THE CARES MODEL FOR BETTER RESULTS?
5 clear expectations = 1 true partnership
Each letter of CARES anchors a section of the workbook, with discussion questions and an action step.
WHAT'S INSIDE
A working collaborative activity, not just a read.
✓ A Board Self-Assessment scored across all five dimensions.
✓ Guided discussion questions for every CARES area
✓ The 150% Accountability framework for shared ownership
✓ A Start/Stop/Continue partnership discussion
✓ A ready-to-sign Board-CEO Partnership Agreement
✓ Bonus companion podcast episodes for each section
When Boards & Executive Directors proactively design an effective partnership together, strategic momentum follows.
