Every industry uses technology in one form or another and most companies increase the number or sophistication of the digital processes they use a little every year. In some industries, nearly every aspect of the business uses technology, from human…
It’s necessary for today’s boards to properly oversee the current issues facing their organization, but they need to be looking forward to the next ten years or so and ensure that they will be just as well equipped at that…
Board management solutions are now beyond the debut stage. With many options to choose from, cost is just one of the many factors that boards should be considering when choosing a board management solution. Be mindful that your board management…
The beginning process for a board evaluation can be a little daunting even if you’ve participated in them before. Every board should consider itself a work in progress so there’s never really a shortage of areas of board performance to…
Enthusiastic volunteers are the hallmark of a respectable, well-run nonprofit organization. Whether your volunteers commit a few hours here or there or whether they’re daily fixtures in your offices, they are an integral part of your operations. In addition, dedicated…
Every year we depend on technology to help us store and manage various types of data for various purposes. Along with that comes the responsibility for managing it appropriately and according to IT governance best practices, which is a relatively…
Whenever you’re navigating yourself somewhere, it helps to have a roadmap of where you’re going. Some things naturally lend themselves to steps, patterns, or processes. If you’re looking for an established, easy process for corporate governance, you’re likely to spend…
Preparing for board meetings used to be laborious and time-consuming. Technology gives boards the capability to streamline many of the routine pre-meeting planning and activities. With many of the routine matters out of the way, boards can more easily focus…
In many ways, nonprofits operate much like corporate boards, but there are some important differences. Nonprofits have unique compliance rules and other operating rules. One of the ways that they’re similar is that nonprofit board directors are under just as…
It’s quite an honor to be asked to serve on a nonprofit board of directors. It’s also quite rewarding to give your time to a cause that you care deeply about. Before a nominating committee makes a request for a…
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