The age of technology has far-reaching effects in relation to how we live, work and play, and in virtually every other facet of our lives. No industry has been untouched, including the long-standing customs and traditions of academia. Issues like…
The board handbook offers a wealth of knowledge about who the board is and how the directors should be working together to make strategic plans according to the organization’s mission. The same idea holds true for corporations and non-profit organizations.…
Anyone who has started a nonprofit organization from scratch knows that it’s not an easy task, especially when it comes to board culture. Most nonprofits struggle to get started, and it can be even harder to keep them going over…
What does Robert’s Rules of Order have to say about diversity among board members? If you are looking for something that deals directly with diversity, perhaps the rules don’t say as much as you’d want them to. Maybe that’s because…
Members or shareholders of organizations often enjoy reading the bios about management and board directors that lead the charge, especially when new board members are elected. News about nominations for open board director positions and upcoming elections makes for exciting articles in organizational newsletters and informational email campaigns.
Every non-profit organization begins with the spark of an idea of a community need that doesn’t currently exist. You might be surprised to learn that some of the most prominent non-profit organizations of today didn’t get their beginnings from tenured business people from the corporate world. Everyday people whose lives and core values were deeply…
The non-profit governance structure works well for many types of organizations that don’t need or want to have profits as part of their purpose and mission. Non-profit structures work well for organizations that advocate for special interests and causes like the arts, education, health, conservation, or religious activities.
In rare instances, non-profit board directors get paid for their time, but by and large, they serve as volunteers without pay. Non-profit board directors usually have a special connection to their non-profit organization that has deep personal meaning for them. Non-profit board directors are typically motivated by their passion for the organization’s mission. Some non-profit…
The executive director of a non-profit organization wears many hats. To be effective, an executive director needs to wear them all equally well. At any given moment, an executive director needs to change hats according to the direct needs of…
In a general sense, culture refers to one’s beliefs, values, attitudes, customs and way of behaving. How does the idea of culture relate to the context of the culture of a board of directors? How does a company’s culture relate to its corporate governance? More importantly, what is the effect of company culture on productivity…
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