Too many nonprofit boards are weighed down by sprawling committee structures that drain time and dilute focus. In this episode, we explore how to streamline board operations by rethinking committee design—unlocking greater clarity, accountability, and engagement.

Using insights from BoardEffect and real-world consulting experience, we cover:

• The difference between standing and ad hoc committees, and when to use each
• Why “committee bloat” can undermine governance and stall progress
• The risks of overlapping, siloed committees (and how to prevent internal gridlock)
• A proven three-committee model: Internal Affairs, External Affairs, and Governance
• How to integrate officers and staff into this structure for efficiency and alignment
• Best practices for creating, managing, and sunsetting board committees
• Officer role design that ties directly to leadership responsibilities and board strategy

Whether you’re restructuring an overburdened board or designing a governance model from scratch, this episode offers practical frameworks to make every meeting—and every board member—count.

🎧 Tune in and ask yourself: Does our committee structure serve our mission—or just our calendar?