A board’s culture is reflected in the traditions and habits that boards develop over time that set the standard for the way that board directors think and act. Good governance suggests that boards should enjoy a sense of mutual respect and collegiality. Culture is…
People and passion draw people to serve on a board. Not-for-profit board of director best practices will help them fulfill that role well. As prepared as most board members believe they are, their first board meeting can be a rude…
Anytime big changes are happening in the corporate world, not-for-profit organisations need to pay attention. That’s because many of the same issues that occur in businesses have a residual effect in the not-for-profit realm. One of the big issues that’s…
The dynamics of the board-executive partnership has a strong effect on the health and viability of your organisation. Board members and executives have distinct roles, and the balance of power helps them to get the work of the organisation done.…
It’s often only after someone joins a not-for-profit board that they suddenly realise the full weight of their duties and responsibilities. Before someone accepts a position on a not-for-profit board, they need to be aware that not-for-profits have been under…
Regardless of what type of programs and services your not-for-profit provides, and regardless of how large your not-for-profit is, you need some type of technology to function in today’s world. Even if your board members aren’t tech-savvy, your stakeholders are.…
Passion is often the thing that motivates people to serve on a not-for-profit board, but passion alone only takes them so far. It’s not uncommon for not-for-profit board members to have little or no knowledge or experience in governance matters.…
The ongoing pandemic is making video conferencing a necessary component of not-for-profit leadership for the foreseeable future. Videoconference technology can keep your board safe and connected, which is vitally important to keeping your not-for-profit strong and sustainable during these challenging…
There’s enough competition in the startup space that new companies need to pull out all the stops to be successful. Great ideas and passion will only take your startup so far. Your founders and board members won’t always have the…
As a not-for-profit board director, you’re highly dedicated and invested in your cause. In a perfect world, all the money you raise would go toward your programs and activities. The reality is that some percentage of your money has to…
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