In the charity and nonprofit sector, where missions are driven by values and community service, establishing an ethical organisational culture is not just beneficial — it's essential. As a board chair, you wield significant influence over how your board's…
Every charity or nonprofit has a civic footprint, which is an organisation’s impact on its community. Board members should understand their organisation's civic footprint so they can encourage more civic engagement through their mission and work. Civic engagement is…
For mission-driven organisations, their board administrators are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, helping to prepare for and keep meetings running smoothly. A key element of the board's meeting success? Spot-on meeting minutes. But let's face it — jotting…
The pandemic has changed the way that charity and not-for-profit boards meet, pushing many to embrace hybrid meetings, which combine the best of both in-person and fully remote gatherings. This new approach accommodates directors or trustees who are not…
When volunteer board members choose to invest their time in an organisation they want to feel their participation is valuable and that they are making a difference. Likewise, their time is also valuable, and holding efficient board meetings that…
A fiduciary responsibility is an obligation that prevents one party from acting in their own interest rather than in the interest of the organisation. For charities and nonprofits, this ethical commitment makes it possible for them to fulfill their…
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