Boost board communication, upcoming webinar on board alignment, and more
How to strengthen volunteer board communication
Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful board, particularly for volunteer boards where engagement and trust are paramount. Ellen Glasgow, Managing Director for Mission-Driven Organizations at Diligent shares five strategies for building strong volunteer board communications. These strategies, including active listening and fostering a culture of trust, are essential for enhancing board member engagement and organizational performance.
Communication within volunteer boards extends beyond meetings to encompass onboarding, offboarding and relationship management. By simplifying communication channels and fostering a positive, trust-based environment, organizations can significantly improve their board’s efficiency and effectiveness. Explore common challenges and practical tips for mastering communication with your volunteer board members.
Cybersecurity continues to be a critical concern, especially for volunteer boards handling sensitive information. Not sure if your board communications are as secure as they should be? We have created a checklist for securing your volunteer board communications, covering how to mitigate cyber threats and ensure that board communications remain secure and compliant with regulatory standards.
Product tip: Automate and enhance board meeting minutes with AI
Efficiently manage your board meetings with Diligent Minutes, an advanced tool integrated within the BoardEffect platform. Diligent Minutes automates the collection and review of meeting minutes, ensuring that all details, attendees and topics are accurately captured from the meeting agenda.
Diligent Minutes enhances accountability and follow-through by efficiently recording action items and sending notifications to responsible parties. The tool also supports real-time collaboration, eliminating version-control issues and ensuring that the final document is both accurate and up-to-date, all while leveraging AI to summarize key takeaways and track decisions. by efficiently recording action items and sending notifications to responsible parties. The tool also supports real-time collaboration, eliminating version-control issues and ensuring that the final document is both accurate and up-to-date, all while leveraging AI to summarize key takeaways and track decisions.
CUES transforms board management with BoardEffect, enhancing security and efficiency
CUES, a leading membership organization supporting over 50,000 credit union leaders, was grappling with an inefficient and time-consuming board management system that posed significant security and confidentiality risks. The transition to BoardEffect has been transformative, cutting meeting preparation time from weeks to days and enhancing document security and accessibility. CUES can now ensure that sensitive information is only accessible to the appropriate stakeholders, streamlining operations and boosting confidence.
“I post our financials monthly in the portal. The right stakeholders have access, and there’s no worry about this information being shared.” – Ruth Shirley, Executive Administrator and Board Liaison, CUES
Learn more about this customer’s success story.
Upcoming events and news
[Webinar] Getting your nonprofit board on the same page: Strategies for alignment, communication and collaboration
Date: 19 March 11:30AM EDT / 3:30PM GMT
Are you struggling to keep your nonprofit board aligned on strategic priorities? Join our expert panel for a practical and engaging discussion on building a more cohesive and high-performing board. We’ll cover communication strategies, goal-setting practices and technology solutions that can enhance collaboration. With case studies and actionable steps, you’ll gain valuable insights to help your board work more effectively. Register now, even if you can’t attend live — we’ll send you the recording!
Check out the best nonprofit events this year.
World NGO Day
Date: 27 February
World NGO Day is a global celebration of the incredible impact non-governmental organizations (NGOs) make every day. Here are 3 ideas for your organization to celebrate the day:
- Organize a “Youth NGO Leadership Day” where students from local schools can learn about your nonprofit’s work through workshops, mentoring sessions and hands-on projects.
- Hold a “Skills-Share Workshop” where your nonprofit’s experts offer free training sessions to other NGOs in areas like grant writing, social media management, volunteer coordination or impact measurement.
- Launch an “Innovation Challenge” inviting staff, volunteers and community members to propose creative solutions to a specific challenge your organization faces.
More seasonal events to celebrate with your board here.
Celebrating our Community Champions
Congratulations to Annette White, Vice President, Governance & Executive Initiatives for Chicanos Por La Causa! Annette is being recognized this month as one of our Community Champions.
Do you know someone making a difference? Nominate them today to start the year by recognizing their incredible impact!
What’s trending?
Our pick of the newest and most popular items on our blog this month.
- 3 strategies to bridge generational gaps in your nonprofit board
- 10 steps to making nonprofit board meetings more productive
- Experts tell us about nonprofit board advocacy
Give your feedback and win
We love to hear what leaders think about issues and key topics that affect mission-driven organizations. Please take a moment to fill out our latest quick survey on the topic of communicating with your community for the chance to win a $50 gift card!
Read our January insights: Strategies for board engagement, using surveys and polls, and more.
