The success of every board depends upon the collaboration and melding of ideas of the board members. According to Frank Martinelli, President of the Center for Public Skills Training, every board has three broad areas of responsibility including: Planning and policy development Community and organizational development Fundraising and support development Effective boards of directors move…
Attending a board meeting for the first time can be eye-opening, and maybe a little intimidating, for those who have never experienced one before. It quickly becomes evident how much time and energy go into a board and how much responsibility board members have. Becoming an active and effective board member is more of a…
Today’s companies are focusing on growth while limiting risk in a fast-paced and ever-changing business world. With current senior executives taking on more responsibilities and employees retiring later, companies are increasingly looking to new candidate pools to fill non-executive director positions on their boards. Non-executive directors that add diversity and independence to an organization are…
Navigating through the windshield and rear-view A critical focus of the board is to engage in deciding what to pay attention to, what it means, and what to do about it – ultimately, to what’s ahead for an organization and ensure the ongoing relevance of the mission it strives to achieve.
Board Collaboration: The grease that allows the engine to run We addressed how technology can be leveraged when trying to enhance board processes in our recent infographic. In our second installment on using technology to elevate board performance, we focus specifically on how to cultivate board collaboration.
Enhancing Board Performance A high-performing board of directors can be an organization’s most valuable asset. From the moment they cross the starting line, board members must protect the institution they serve. Governance efforts in support of this critical, core duty should be purposefully conceived to drive the board’s collective capability and build valuable fiduciary competency.…
Summer is an amazing season for countless fun activities. For most people, including my soon-to-be 6th grade son, mandatory summer reading is not high on that list. But I’ve really enjoyed following along in recent weeks as he’s grudgingly cranked through five or six assigned books. And, with my own abbreviated summer break only a…
This report provides a summary of U.S. State laws regarding nonprofit board electronic voting tools in the board room. Whenever possible, we have included the legal citation, as well as an explanation of the legal vocabulary, how and where to…
Although we’re a little late, we still think it’s important to celebrate Earth Day, not only on April 22, but everyday. With that said, we think it is a great time to bring up one of the conversations we had with our clients about becoming a paperless board of directors at our BE Connected User Conference…
As the prevalence of technology increases, we continue to find new ways to integrate it into our lives. From food and fitness tracking to home security, there is an app for almost everything – including online board books. If your board is not yet using board meeting software for board meetings or you employ a cumbersome process…
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