Every board administrator knows: by the time your organisation’s board meets, prep work has been long underway. Board members gather with everything they need in hand, including prepared notes on board materials, and ready to roll through the agenda.…
Imagine you're running a charity. You're focused on your mission, but there's chaos brewing behind the scenes. Board members aren't up to speed on the latest compliance requirements, and some haven't even read the organisation's bylaws. Without a solid…
Many teachers use a popular and innovate education practice called the flipped classroom model. In the model, students watch short videos and do online work at home. Teachers use classroom time to engage students in discussions, collaboration and project-based…
A board decision puts the organisation’s tax-exempt status in question. Inadequate documentation of expenses violates a grant requirement. A board member fails to follow email security protocol, resulting in a serious data breach. These are examples of a charity…
While an organisation’s staff is focused on the here and now, a charity or nonprofit board is always looking ahead — or at least it should be. Detecting opportunities and challenges on the horizon is one of the most…
We're all too familiar with the term ‘breaking down silos’ but today it's even more crucial for organisations (large and small) to achieve this. Fragmented data stored across disparate systems and departments significantly hinders effective decision-making. Breaking down those…
A commitment to ethics is the underpinning of every healthy charity, nonprofit and mission-driven organisation, but ethics are not something you can passively achieve. To ensure your organisation reaps the benefits of ethical conduct — from the board to…
Avoiding conflicts of interest may feel like running through video game levels — Super Mario-style — for charity and nonprofit board members. It’s understandable. Board members are recruited because of their well-rounded experiences, professional connections and involvement in their…
Good governance is something that all board members strive for. When boards use good governance practices in performing their duties, their organisations thrive. It helps organisations weather unexpected crisis and puts them on the path to quicker recovery. However,…
Committees are the backbone of a thriving nonprofit. They break down the daunting workload, ensuring specialised attention to critical areas like fundraising, governance and community outreach. Yet, without a clear charter, even the best-intentioned committees can flounder in ambiguity…
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