SERVICES

Governance

We help organizations build high-impact boards of directors and governance structures.

Our work has taken us inside the board rooms of nonprofits and associations of all types and sizes. We’ve witnessed the correlation between effective boards and the success of the organizations they serve. That’s why we know how essential it is for an organization to take proactive steps to build a high-performing board. In addition to decades of working closely with association and nonprofit boards, 2B’s founder, Elizabeth Bailey holds BoardSources’s Certificate in Nonprofit Board Consulting and actively keeps her finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the social change sector.

Our board and governance services include:

Board assessments
Board training
and retreats
Board and staff
leadership coaching
Governance and leadership structure evaluations and improvement plans
Creating and launching new leadership and volunteer groups
CLIENT PERSPECTIVE

“Working with Elizabeth Bailey has elevated our Board’s engagement and understanding of their roles. She presents information in a way that is digestible and fun! I highly recommend Elizabeth and 2B.”

Elizabeth EastlundExecutive Director, Rainbow Services
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Engaged and Onboard Study

We’re curious about what makes for a strong and engaged board. So we conducted our own national study of 1,200 nonprofit board members. The results revealed that when it comes to board engagement, the board environment and experience that organizations deliver play a more significant role than many leaders realize.

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Step-up! Book | Second Edition

A Board Book for Busy People

Society needs nonprofits and every nonprofit needs effective board members. Get ready to Step Up! was created for busy individuals who want to learn the basics of nonprofit board leadership quickly and efficiently.

Now in its second edition, Step Up! is for anyone who is currently serving on a board or who is considering joining one.

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What Nonprofit Leaders are Saying:

“A real gem. Packed with accessible, useful insights and practical ideas.”

Barry PosnerCo-author, The Leadership Challenge and Learning Leadership

“Step Up! should be required reading. It’s beautifully done, artfully designed, and most importantly, it covers the role of board members in an easy-to-read, thought-provoking way. It should be part of every associations budget to provide a copy for each new board member.”

Mary ByersAssociation Consultant and Author of Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations

“Let’s face it. There are scores of books on the market that orient Boards to their role. My worry is that few of them are actually read. Step Up! is an easy read with uncluttered and to-the-point communication. I recommend it to any executives and Board chairs looking for fresh tools to orient their Boards.”

Nathan MonellCAE, Executive Director, National PTA