Students of all ages are increasingly receiving their education in digital formats, particularly at the college level. Higher education relies on an open and collaborative culture to deliver the finest degrees and to maintain a strong reputation. A cyber…
Traditionally taking place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. In 2022, Giving Tuesday lands on November 29th. Early planning will enable your board to maximize the potential for receiving funds so your nonprofit can continue giving…
What does it take to make nonprofit boards work better? First, you have to understand why board effectiveness matters. In this article we explore why effectiveness matters for nonprofit boards, and also where governance – as a field -- is…
Recently, while attending a party for a local community group, I heard someone say, “I’m looking to just retire and start serving on nonprofit boards so I can relax.” While this statement almost made me choke on my drink—…
It was just two years ago that COVID-19 took root in colleges and universities, and higher education boards had to scramble fast to solve the problems the virus was creating. While students are back on campus, higher education has been…
Imagine a handbook that covers every possible board situation that could come up at any profit or nonprofit organization. The book would be volumes upon volumes. It’s for this reason that Robert’s Rules allows some room for organizations to be flexible, under certain circumstances, and with specific rules. Main motions are the primary mechanism that…
Are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a part of your organization’s core value system? Does your board model those values in visible ways? Has your board explored all the potential DEI resources available to you? These are valid questions. A greater…
Regardless of which industry or sect you are involved in, you will likely find an association representing it. Trade associations and membership associations typically start small. Yet they can proliferate when they provide a clear value to members, including industry…
Just as diverse boards bring many different and valuable perspectives to an organization, a diverse group of employees brings many benefits to a company for the same reasons. When organizations are receptive to them, a diverse population of employees…
What happens when a board chair tries to counter low attendance at board meetings with shorter meetings? Even lower attendance, as a well-intended colleague once discovered. Lack of time is not what causes board member absenteeism; volunteer leaders expect to invest time in the causes they champion — as long as that time seems well-spent. Effective…
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