The right nonprofit board committee structure helps your board do the work there’s no time for during regular board meetings. An effective structure also ensures you have the right committees and your board members aren’t serving on more committees…
Technology innovation has transformed the way many modern nonprofits can deliver their services — and has also made entirely new services possible. Crisis Text Line, featured in our recent post “What are the hallmarks of a successful nonprofit?”, has…
Get ready for Modern Governance Summit 2023! We are thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated agenda for this year's event in Orlando, Florida, September 13-15, featuring a series of engaging sessions tailored specifically for volunteer boards. As the premier…
For mission-driven organizations, their board administrators are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, helping to prepare for and keep meetings running smoothly. A key element of the board's meeting success? Spot-on meeting minutes. But let's face it — jotting…
As the chair of a mission-driven organization board, by mastering the art of running board meetings, you empower your fellow board members to contribute meaningfully, amplify the organization's impact, and stay true to your shared mission. It's all about…
One of the primary benefits for nonprofits is they don’t have to pay taxes – most of the time. Federal tax laws aren’t simple, and nonprofit boards need to know if they have to pay taxes, what they have to…
Your community depends on healthcare services to keep everyone healthy and well, which is why accountability is so important in the healthcare industry. Your CEO and other senior-level staff take care of the day-to-day activities of your organization, while…
How robust is the strategic plan for your higher education institution? When was the last time you updated your plan? In today’s higher education arena, there is much talk about the volatility that threatens institutions. Competition, economic instability, declining…
Community healthcare volunteer board members play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s future and ensuring it delivers high-quality health services to their community. Here, we explore best practices for community healthcare board governance that will make volunteer board…
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 higher education organization isn't solely determined by the pomp of a graduation ceremony,…
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