As a volunteer board member, you are in a unique position to do good in the world, both for the organization you lead and the ultimate mission served by your organization. As stewards, board members can significantly affect the…
When it comes to a volunteer board, communication comprises more than simply board meetings. Onboarding and offboarding new members, sharing relevant information, sending out board materials and managing relationships are all huge efforts, and as a board administrator, this…
It’s time to make your travel plans for Elevate 2024 in Houston, Texas, September 8-11. Elevate (formerly Modern Governance Summit) offers a unique combination of industry trends, predictions and insights from key thought leaders, product experts and industry practitioners.…
An engaged nonprofit board is like the wind in the sails of your nonprofit. It fosters innovation, helps navigate challenges and drives fundraising efforts. But how to achieve this level of engagement? Enter technology and board development — the…
Elevate 2024 is the year’s premier GRC event. This year, we’re offering 60+ sessions that will give you the knowledge, tools and relationships you need to improve outcomes in your organization — and move your own career forward. We’ve crafted…
At most mission-driven organizations, the board of directors is frequently in flux. A new member is learning the ropes. A seasoned member is approaching the end of a term. Or a member resigns, suddenly or predictably, for any number…
Mission-driven organizations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. By recognizing and committing to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout their organization and within their governing boards, they are one step closer…
Economic and social shifts significantly impact how mission-driven organizations operate. As governance practices advance and laws evolve, it’s crucial for boards to see compliance training as dynamic rather than static. To stay relevant, your board’s understanding of compliance must…
As the debate about the aftermath of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action relating to institutions of higher education continues, many opinions have cascaded on both sides affecting attitudes and policies toward diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).…
“Reduce, reuse, recycle”: These principles aren’t just necessary to an ecofriendly household — they're also key components of mission-driven success. Finding new ways to use resources — for example, discovering that a back-office staff member is a natural at public…
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