The Power of a Board Liaison with Kyle Waide and Xavier Roberts

Kyle Waide and Xavier Roberts from the Atlanta Community Food Bank to discuss into the transformative role of a Board Liaison. As your organization strives to maximize board engagement and effectiveness, have you considered a Board Liaison role that supports board members and enhancing governance practices? Kyle and Xavier share their journey of establishing this role at one of Georgia's largest nonprofits, highlighting the challenges and successes they've encountered. From navigating the transition after a founder's departure to fostering a more connected and proactive board, they provide invaluable insights for nonprofit leaders looking to optimize their board's performance. Whether you're a small nonprofit or a large organization, this episode offers practical advice on how to effectively support your board, drive strategic growth, and free up your valuable time. This episode answers the following questions: How can my (smaller) nonprofit adapt the Board Liaison concept to fit our needs? What is the role of a Board Liaison, and how does it support board members? What are the benefits of having a Board Liaison? How can a Board Liaison improve board engagement and effectiveness? What challenges could we face when introducing a Board Liaison role? Links mentioned in this episode: Atlanta Community Food Bank’s website Xavier Robert’s LinkedIn Looking for more? Check out these amazing episodes: Ep 308: Nonprofit Board Do’s and Don’ts with Charley Moore (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes) Ep 212: The Supportive Board Chair with Monica Khant ( Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes)