Nonprofit Leadership
If a board member is in a position of influence within the organization, and he or she may be seen as obtaining personal benefit from a financial relationship that is self-dealing.
We act as a catalyst, facilitator, and collaborator to support the work of local and state beekeepers and others who work for environmental sustainability
Michele Colopy, LEAD Co-Founder, holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management/Arts Administration. She has more than twenty years of nonprofit experience at the national, state, and local level. She has worked with membership associations, pollinator advocacy, performing arts, housing and homelessness, foreclosure prevention, community development, and health and wellness. She was Treasurer of a State Association from 2016-2019 modernizing the accounting, co-managing a USDA grant, administering the Affiliate program, and managing two grant programs. She was the Program Director of a national pollinator advocacy NGO 2013-2019.
If a board member is in a position of influence within the organization, and he or she may be seen as obtaining personal benefit from a financial relationship that is self-dealing.
Information, education, comparison, understanding, and cold hard facts will always win the day as we seek to live within a balanced ecosystem.
Board members are responsible and accountable for the non-profit’s actions and have fiduciary duties to the organization.
World Bee Day is May 20! Learn about pollinators, learn how you can help protect pollinators; take action to protect bees and other pollinators, your food supply, and a healthy planet.
A Good Nominating Committee Protects Against Difficult Board Members
The bee club is the “entity” all of the members and the Board must protect, strengthen, and help to ensure its longevity.
The Sixth Great Mass Extinction on Earth is happening right now.
Be a Part of Earth Day 2020 on April 22. Participate, Take Action, Learn, and Share in Earth Day.
Harry Potter At Home for children, parents, and teachers.
Join the Sierra Club in a virtual scavenger hunt,