C-suite executives have many things on their plates to manage. If reputation management is one of them, that’s great! If not, it should be. There’s no way to predict precisely what could come up that could affect a nonprofit’s reputation.…
Board leadership onboarding best practices are the standard for all new board directors, whether they serve on private, public or nonprofit boards. Nonprofits have much to gain from following all aspects of good governance. The best and most effective boards…
Has being asked to serve on a nonprofit board of directors taken you by surprise? If so, it’s not the best idea to give a firm answer right away. Much more goes into serving on a nonprofit board of directors…
In the construction world, there’s a standard saying: “Measure twice, cut once.” That’s because once something has been cut, if it’s too short, there’s no way to fix it. In the office world, the standard for emails should be: “Read…
The duties and responsibilities of board directors are more complex and difficult than ever before. Serving on a board of directors requires complex oversight, transparency and accountability. Technology has become a friend to boards of directors because it solves many…
Everyone has a different sphere of influence and circle of friends. The wider your circle, the greater chance you have of being part of an actual or perceived conflict of interest. There are two ways that boards should be concerned…
Imagine that the employees at your post-secondary school arrived at work in the morning to find that their usual log-in screens had been replaced by a threatening message telling them that they were locked out of their devices until the…
In a nutshell, boards should conduct board self-assessments because it’s considered a best practice. Whether it’s a public board, private board or nonprofit board, all board members are accountable to those they serve and it’s important for them to do…
Most people pursue funding for startups by looking for resources that are closest to them. Typically, this means asking family and friends for small investments. Those who still need additional funds may turn next to angel investors, high-net-worth individuals who…
Large-cap companies are feeling immense pressure to adhere to good governance principles and engage more with shareholders. Small and midsized businesses face many of the same pressures. Somehow they need to deal with those pressures with full knowledge that they…
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