It’s a rare meeting where the board of directors has enough time to accomplish everything it needs to, and having an established and focused board meeting agenda helps the board maximize accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. A board meeting agenda…
While board meetings often receive significant attention, the essence of effective governance goes beyond the confines of the board table. Just as the impact of a nonprofit organization isn't solely determined by the glitz and glamour of a fundraising…
The pandemic has changed the way that nonprofit boards meet, pushing many to embrace hybrid meetings, which combine the best of both in-person and fully remote gatherings. This new approach accommodates directors or trustees who are not physically situated…
A committee charter template provides a basic structure to create a new charter for a committee any time your board needs one. Every functional group has rules to guide it, and a committee charter outlines the committee’s purpose, responsibilities,…
Rising stakeholder expectations. Complex reporting requirements. Cyber risks like never before. New strategic challenges — and opportunities. How can you make sure that your board is up to the mission, with the right people in the right roles? We…
Procedures are fundamental when it comes to nonprofit voting, and Robert’s Rules for voting abstentions ensures boards count votes accurately. Handling abstentions correctly reduces the chance that a vote could be challenged or dismissed. An abstention sends a passive message…
Each year, the Classy Awards recognize nonprofit organizations that use unique approaches to make a positive impact on our world. Among this year’s winners, joining the likes of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the Animal Rescue League…
A social welfare organization falls under the auspices of a 501(c)(4) organization. Social welfare organizations may also be called social welfare nonprofits, civic leagues, or public benefit organizations. By all accounts, the name is less important than the important…
Training for new members of a volunteer board is essential. But as you go about creating onboarding processes for your new board members, you should also consider another audience who needs training and support: the current board. Much of…
As a vital component of the higher education ecosystem, volunteer board members play a crucial role in shaping the future of academic institutions and ensuring their continued success. Here, we'll explore best practices for higher education board governance that…
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