At most mission-driven organisations, the board of directors is frequently in flux. A new member is learning the ropes. A seasoned member is approaching the end of a term. Or a member resigns, suddenly or predictably, for any number…
Mission-driven organisations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. By recognising and committing to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) throughout their organisation and within their governing boards, they are one step closer…
As generative AI becomes more widely accepted, many leaders in the nonprofit and charity sector are no longer asking whether they should use it, but rather where else they can use it. After all, as a transformative technology that…
One of the main duties of board administrators is to ensure that their board can do their work effectively and efficiently. Board management software is a powerful solution that can revolutionise how boards make decisions and lead their nonprofit…
You have been named chairperson of your volunteer board of directors. Your responsibilities to the organisation and fellow board members are important and vast. From carrying out your mission’s strategy, to leading board meetings, building consensus and practicing effective…
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…
For what is usually unpaid volunteer work, board service for mission-driven organisations can demand an outsized time commitment. The most valuable board members are those whose professions, networks and expertise bring concrete benefits to support the mission — and…
In response to the pandemic, boards and governing bodies of charities and not-for-profits were forced to rapidly reimagine how they conduct governance and oversight to continue essential operations. Going online was the only way to continue doing business. But…
In part one of our two-part series on board cyber-readiness, we explored board cyber risk oversight and some of the top threats facing board members. In this second part, we'll take a deeper look at the risks of board…
If your volunteer board of directors is well-equipped to handle potential cyber incidents and protect valuable data, you can stop reading now. However, if you feel your board may not be fully cyber-ready, then you may want to read…
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