As a board secretary, you know that preparing board packets, organizing and confirming member attendance and finalizing the agenda for meetings can take a lot of time and organization. That's why it’s helpful to have a checklist for meeting preparation…
When volunteer board members choose to invest their time in an organisation they want to feel their participation is valuable and that they are making a difference. Likewise, their time is also valuable, and holding efficient board meetings that uses…
As a board member of a community healthcare nonprofit, working within the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, you probably face a multitude of challenges that require problem solving and innovative solutions. One key aspect crucial to your organization’s success…
How can you know whether a group that gets together regularly should be called an association or organization? While people commonly use the terms interchangeably, there are distinct differences between them. Despite the differences, the two terms also have…
In simple terms, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is a group that exists for charitable purposes. The IRS establishes the different types of 501(c)(3) organizations and determines the rules and laws for operating them depending on their classifications. As straightforward as…
Advancements in technology excite us because they make our lives easier and more convenient. But, as technology advances and evolves, it gives criminals increasing opportunities to access sensitive information, engage in identity theft, and it poses financial and other…
Robert’s Rules of Order is a lengthy manual of parliamentary procedure that governs most boards of directors, which was first created in 1876 by Henry Martyn Robert as an adaptation of the rules and practices of Congress. With the…
Nonprofits are currently experiencing a tough time, particularly with the economic downturn, which may have impacted donations and support, along with rising operational costs. The trends of declining fundraising and rising operating costs are expected to continue, according to…
As a volunteer 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…
Board resolution templates are valuable when nonprofit boards need to create a formal, legal record of certain important decisions. As a rule, boards generally don’t have to submit their formal decisions to any government agency, regulatory body, or other authority,…
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