Among the three cycles of board work, the Board Development Cycle is at once very important to the long-term health of an organization, yet also often overlooked or under-emphasized. More specifically, ongoing recruitment of new board members is critical to…
The Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan record $46 billion pledge – give or take – has had tongues wagging since its announcement. People are excited. This is the largest single commitment to philanthropy in history. However, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will…
Year-end brings a welcome, almost obligatory opportunity for reflection. Before we can anticipate coming trends and determine which to follow – and how – we need to assess where we are. In a moment of seasonal contemplation, I asked some colleagues about the trends they’re seeing in working with boards. On the corporate side, board…
(Article originally for BoardSource by Drs. Fred Laughlin and Bob Andringa) Which of the following two quotes from chief executives is more likely to apply to your organization? “I’d like to see our board members more invested in the organization, not just financially, but also personally, even emotionally.” “Our board members are too close to…
Under a deluge of dreary news about Syrian refugees, mass shootings, and state budget crises, it’s hard to keep spirits bright this season. Division in the US over race relations, gun control, mental health services, and tax structure shows everywhere…
Does technology make Executive Committees better…or potentially make them unnecessary? The answer: yes. Last month, a session on “Transformational Governance” led by author and governance guru Katha Kissman at the BoardSource Leadership Forum, New Orleans, prompted discussion on the purpose…
The nonprofit sector is the final frontier, at least in the midst of a state budget impasse. A local news story on public radio recently explained why the protracted budget crisis in Pennsylvania has elicited little outcry relative to its momentous impact on nonprofits. Lawmakers and state employees continue to get paid, so only the…
Our guiding principles help ensure that we remain true to the values and character we aspire BoardEffect to embody. Last month we focused on the guiding principle of Control as it relates to Meeting Book Files. Continuing with our discussion,…
PRESS RELEASE: Philadelphia PA - November 18, 2015 Firm Joins Network of Companies Providing Applications and Solutions that Complement Blackbaud’s Portfolio for Philanthropic Organizations BoardEffect, the leading board management software solution provider for non-profit and mission-based organizations worldwide, today announced…
Include Original Files It was wonderful seeing so many BoardEffect users last month at our annual conference, Become 2015. I enjoyed connecting with administrators who use BoardEffect across a diverse range of organizations. I particularly enjoyed talking about the broad-ranging and fluid nature of your boards’ activities in the context of the three operating cycles…
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