Setting the Course or Course Correcting. Role Clarity in Nonprofit Leadership

t In this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley discusses the intricacies of founding and managing a hybrid school. She addresses common challenges faced by founders, including the conflation of governance and operational roles which often leads to founder burnout. Foley elaborates on the importance of separating the roles of executive director and board members, the necessity of proper training and governance, and the need for clear, defined roles within a nonprofit structure. Practical advice is provided on how to course-correct if initial organizational structures have led to inefficiencies, ensuring a sustainable path for both the founder and the hybrid school.

00:00 Welcome to the Hybrid School Builders Podcast

00:56 Recap of Previous Episodes

01:32 The Founder’s Journey: From Pioneer to Director

02:32 Building Your Board: From Grassroots to Governance

03:15 Operational Challenges and Solutions

07:03 Understanding Nonprofit vs. LLC Structures

07:57 Defining Roles: Executive Director vs. Board President

14:47 Course Correction: Resetting Your Board

24:08 Summing Up: Avoiding Founder Burnout

26:03 Closing Remarks and Resources