Nonprofits often describe what they look for in board members as the three "Ts": time, treasure and talent. Reading this article inspired us to suggest at fourth "T": ties. In addition to the hours board members put in (time), skills they share (talent), and their financial support (treasure), board members add exponential value when they help nonprofits make connections (ties). The article gives specific examples of the impact board members made through their network, and sharing these examples with your board might help spark ideas for how they can open doors for your organization! | 
