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,…
As a community bank board member facing a digital landscape that continues to rapidly evolve and impact the financial services industry, we are guessing you probably would like to position yourself as a tech-enabled decision-maker. Governance technology is an…
As a community bank board member, you understand that the economy's uncertainty and volatility have significantly transformed how the financial industry, including credit unions, perceives risk. Gone are the days when credit unions solely relied on forecasts and projections…
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…
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