March 12, 2026

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My Board Chair's Behavior is Stressing Everyone. What Should I Do?

by Minda Zetlin

A Reddit member writes: "I’m the executive director for a young nonprofit, and [the board chair] has been self-inflicting angst and taking it out on other board members (and me) since she started four months ago. We really need her expertise, but it is hard for me to deal with behavioral breakdowns every three to six weeks.

Yesterday, we had a board meeting. Before the facilitator (also a board member) began, the board chair interjected stating that:

She has been incredibly stressed at our working environment since she’s started
She feels that there’s a “power struggle” going on
She was particularly “alarmed” at the facilitator’s first agenda item, saying “if this was meant for my benefit I wish I could have just been told directly.” (The facilitator was not making a passive aggressive dig.)

The thing is, she was the one who overwrote the facilitator’s agenda the day before, to the facilitator’s consternation. I had to step in and work with the facilitator to resolve. At the end of the meeting, the board member in question said “I apologize for my outburst but I felt like [the power struggle] needed to be named.”

“Would you be open to some feedback?”

Similar incidents have been occurring since she’s started; this is the first one where I’m actually a third party observer instead of being directly involved. I want to send her something like this, but I’ve been getting mixed messages from colleagues.

Hey NAME, at the Monday meeting, you mentioned that you would’ve preferred being told directly if the org structure agenda item had been passively aggressively meant for your benefit. Given that request for directness and as I’m a third party observer, would you be open to some feedback on what you described as the “power struggle,” specifically in the days leading up to the Monday meeting?

The mixed opinions from outside colleagues:

She apologized, so resurfacing this will be a bad look for me
Maybe she has something external going on, just roll with the punches
This pattern needs to gently but directly be pointed out, to give the benefit of the doubt if she’s not self-aware
Regardless of intent, this is a good start for documentation trail

Minda Zetlin responds:

Frankly, I disagree with most of the feedback from your colleagues. From what you write, your board chair gave a sorry-not-sorry apology. She apologized “for her outburst.” She’s not sorry for what she said, she’s sorry for getting emotional when she said it. Read on...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Easterseals Redwood is pleased to announce Maggie Brennan as the nonprofit's Vice President of Social Enterprise Growth.

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is pleased to announce Leigh Fox, President and CEO of altafiber, will serve as chair of our 2026 fundraising campaign.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Emmy Award–winning journalist, documentarian and entrepreneur Soledad O’Brien will headline the 47th anniversary YWCA Career Women of Achievement Luncheon on April 30 at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, bringing her nationally recognized voice on leadership, equity and opportunity to one of the region’s most influential annual events.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is grateful to The Edelweiss Foundation for a $10,000 grant to help provide music therapy for people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.

The Cincinnati Cougars Women's Tackle Football Team is pleased to announce being awarded a $500 grant from Cincinnati Pride in support of providing access to the sport of tackle football to women in financial need who would otherwise be unable to cover the expenses related to this sport.

Now through March 29, area Girl Scout entrepreneurs will be out and about the community at local businesses, holding drive-through cookie booths, setting up cookie stands in their neighborhood, and taking online orders to ensure cookie lovers can enjoy all their favorite Girl Scout Cookies®.

Green Umbrella has announced the members of the 2026 Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council. The Food Policy Council, a program of Green Umbrella, is a cross-sector collaborative of food system experts and advocates working together to advance an environmentally, socially, and economically resilient regional food system through policy and systems-level work. For the full bios of Food Policy Council members, visit the link here.

On February 20 and 21, the Miami RedHawks hosted their 11th annual Love.Honor.Care weekend. For the fourth consecutive year, Ride Cincinnati was honored to be the benefiting partner of the event. For every fan that entered the stadium, a donation was generated towards supporting Ride Cincinnati's mission of advancing cancer research, education and care right here in our region. The weekend concluded with a check presentation of $27,792 for Ride Cincinnati.

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is proud to recognize Workplaces That Care ^® throughout the region. These organizations were announced during United We Celebrate, hosted at Great American Ball Park. Honorees include workplaces that are dedicated to empowering employees to get involved, volunteer and give back to our community. grateful for a $5,000 grant from the William P. Anderson Foundation to provide meals for older adults at its assisted-living facility in Covington, Kentucky.

The official Guinness keg tapping kicks off St. Patrick’s Week festivities at The Banks. The downtown entertainment district is once again the center of the celebration with four days of Irish energy, tradition and downtown festivities. With an Irish Coffee tasting, the city’s longest-running St. Patrick’s Parade and the city’s biggest St. Patrick's block party, The Banks will serve as the epicenter of Irish celebration March 11–14, bringing together tradition, culture and community in one downtown corridor.

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC) is grateful for generous donations from two local foundations. The Louis and Melba Schott Foundation to support summer educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs for individuals with Down syndrome, and a grant from The Millstone Fund will support initiatives that promote college and career readiness, independence, and self-determination.

HER Cincinnati, the region's oldest social service agency focused on Housing, Education and Recovery for local women, is hosting HER PWR Unfiltered at Memorial Hall on March 12. The event will spotlight the lived experiences of women in our community through humor and heart, featuring live performances from Joyride Comedy and local comedian JuDee Brown

FUNDING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

OneSource Center created the Emerging Leader Award to recognize talented nonprofit professionals who demonstrate exceptional promise and a commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector. The Award provides a full scholarship for the selected honoree to participate in the EXCEL Executive Leadership Program, including one year of executive coaching. Find more information and nomination form here.

Millstone Fund supports the Greater Cincinnati community in the areas of Health, Education, and Arts. With a strong focus on supporting the mental health of our community and increasing access to educational and art opportunities for all people, Millstone Fund is currently accepting LOIs until April 1st for their next round of funding. To learn more about Millstone Fund’s priority areas, grant types, eligibility requirements, and application process, visit here.

Zonta Club of Cincinnati is now accepting Spring 2026 Grant Applications. Greater Cincinnati based not-for-profit organizations may apply for grant awards ranging in the amount from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $2,000 per funding cycle. The organization preferably is an IRS 501(c)3, local to the Cincinnati or Greater Cincinnati area and the majority of clients served by the organization must be women or girls. Grant Applications are due on or before April 1, 2026.

Elevar Fund's Open Call for Applications - deadline March 15, 2026. From early-stage support to established organizations facing a critical moment or looking to expand, we welcome hearing about how we can support creative solutions to today’s challenges. We invite proposals from existing 501(c)(3) organizations based in the Dayton and Cincinnati region. Our focus areas - Regenerative Agriculture & Environmental Concerns, Immigrant & Refugee Support Services, Entrepreneurship & Invention, Education & the Arts Grant awards will range from $1,000 to $10,000. To learn more and apply, visit our website: www.elevarfund.org

A Spring 2026 class at NKU will look at occupational therapy intervention and program planning for group and activity development. We are looking for community partners to help us teach our students. We would like to invite applications from nonprofits (or programs within nonprofits) that are focused on supporting psychosocial support and group opportunities towards building a stronger community. One agency will be selected by the students to receive a $2,000 grant to support the implementation of an occupational therapy-psychosocial health and wellness site objectives. Find more information here or contact Angela Boyd at boyda9@nku.edu.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Interact for Health is launching a series of rural networking events across the Greater Cincinnati region as part of the renewal of the Rural Investment Strategy, creating space for community members to meet our team and connect with rural neighbors. The first event, the 2026 Kentucky Rural Community Connect, will be held on March 19, 4:30pm–6pm at Main Street Gardens in Williamstown, offering a chance to connect and strategize for thriving rural communities. Register here and contact Caitlin Bentley-Thayer, cbentley@interactforhealth.org, with questions.

Getting Ahead While Falling Behind: Understanding Cliff Effects in Ohio’s Public Benefit Programs, Monday, March 30, 11:00am-12:30pm, Cincinnati Public Radio (2117 Dana Avenue). Join the Women’s Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation in-person for the release of our updated Benefits Cliff research, building on our 2020 study with new data from seven counties across Ohio. This research takes a deeper look at two of the most significant cliffs, health care and childcare, and how they shape economic mobility and financial security for working families. Register and find more information here. 1:00pm EST. In today's fast-paced professional landscape, the role of the administrative professional is transforming rapidly. What once defined your responsibilities yesterday may no longer apply tomorrow. Digital transformation, AI integration, and automation are redefining how work gets done and the administrative field is no exception. The only constant now is change, and to thrive, administrative professionals must learn to adapt quickly, develop new competencies, and prepare for the unpredictable shifts ahead. Find more information and register here.

1031 and 1035 Like-Kind Exchanges, March 13, 1:00pm EDT. With the IRS continuously updating rules around information reporting and tax compliance, staying current is more important than ever—especially when navigating the complexities of IRC Sections 1031 and 1035. These "like-kind" exchange provisions allow for significant tax deferral. Register here.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Your Store of the Queen City is looking for passionate, strategic leaders to join our Board of Trustees. Following a period of intentional growth and leadership evolution, we are looking for visionary individuals to help us expand our food justice network and ensure the long-term sustainability of our pilot initiative, Meiser’s Fresh Grocery & Deli in Lower Price Hill. Interested candidates should send a brief statement of interest or a resume to giving@yourstoreqc.org. To learn more about our mission and the impact of Meiser’s, visit here.

Cincinnati Opera will hold two open casting calls for supernumerary roles for the company’s 2026 Summer Festival. The information and casting sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00pm–9:00pm, and Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00am–1:00pm at the Corbett Opera Center at Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202). Supernumerary—or “super”—roles are non-singing, non-speaking roles, much like extras in film and television. For more information, please visit here or email supers@cincinnatiopera.org.

Donor fatigue isn't about email volume

For many nonprofit fundraisers and leaders, it’s easy to find quick answers when donations dip: We’re asking too many times. We’re sending too many emails. Donors are fatigued...

What's the difference between principal and major gifts? Often, the conversation begins and ends with the dollar amount. While the number matters, if that’s where the conversation stops, you’re missing the whole point.

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