When it comes to a volunteer board, communication comprises more than simply board meetings. Onboarding and offboarding new members, sharing relevant information, sending out board materials and managing relationships are all huge efforts, and as a board administrator, this…
Diversity and inclusion are important issues for all organizations to consider, but it's fair to say they’re especially important for mission-driven and nonprofit organizations because of how closely these organizations are connected with their communities. If your board is…
The most successful not-for-profit boards recognise that strong board performance is a critical ingredient in their ability to achieve a positive impact within their communities. The volunteer members of your board will certainly want to achieve the greatest impact…
Of the thousands of industries that have been badly affected by the impact of COVID-19, higher education ranks high on the list. In the interest of safety, colleges and universities the world over have had to make drastic decisions like…
When not-for-profit board dynamics are collegial and trusting, you have the perfect climate for robust and productive board discussions. That alone provides sufficient reason for your board to be diligent in its approach to nominating and recruiting the best potential…
So much gets lost in the translation when communication isn’t clear. That’s never a good thing when it comes to board communication. Communication is difficult enough when you’re speaking face-to-face. Prior to the year 2019, the business world had been…
Decisions, decisions — they’re part of governance, leadership, and life. No matter how comfortable we are (or aren’t) in making them or how prepared we are (or aren’t) to make them wisely, we are faced with countless opportunities to decide…
Compliance and risk management activities are high on the list of responsibilities that not-for-profit board members accept as part of their board appointments. The definitions of compliance and risk management are distinctly different from one another. Not-for-profit boards have legal…
The latest advancements in technology have given not-for-profit boards many tools that increase their capability and functionality. With so many apps and programs available, it’s easy to get bogged down in searching for the right boardroom technology. New tools and…
Not-for-profits rely heavily on donations from grantors and donors. It’s common for well-established not-for-profit organisations with sound financial backing to invest some portion of the organisation’s financial assets in stocks, bonds, or other financial investments to improve the not-for-profit’s financial…
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