Small Enhancements, Big Impact We think beyond board books. Our product vision and guiding principles allow us to consistently innovate, but in a predictable way that supports what you care about. We find time and again that our customers are most interested in ease of use, security and control, citing them among their top reasons for…
As I write this post, nearly thirty inches of snow have rendered millions of people homebound across the Mid-Atlantic region. Having passed hours of the weekend wandering the vast internet landscape, I’ve seen a number of catchy names for this epic storm, including “Snow-zilla,” “Snow-torious Jonas,” and “Snow-pocalypse II.” The last of these led me…
Sometimes the simplest question unlocks the greatest complexity. During a recent discussion about strategic leadership, a board member of a sizeable nonprofit organization asked, “How do we get there?” Knowing the board had completed a comprehensive strategic planning process, I knew he wasn’t referring to a road map. Over the past 18 months, the board…
Today’s companies are focusing on growth while limiting risk in a fast-paced and ever-changing business world. With current senior executives taking on more responsibilities and employees retiring later, companies are increasingly looking to new candidate pools to fill non-executive director positions on their boards. Non-executive directors that add diversity and independence to an organization are…
Board leadership is a dance. Slow, fast, graceful, awkward – an activity that can invigorate, tone, and occasionally damage the body. The “body,” in this case, is the organization – whether nonprofit or corporate – and the dance can’t be sat out. But how to master the steps? Start by not stepping on another’s toes.…
The new BoardEffect iOS app is live. All BoardEffect users will be prompted to update the application within the Apple App store the next time they use their iPads. Thank you in advance for your partnership as we move through…
Facebook is full of references to its founder’s historic philanthropic commitment of $46B. No matter the unusual structure of the pledge, it highlights the corporate sector’s growing interest in supporting the nonprofit community. For many companies, though, there’s more to the story than donating dollars — beyond the big business bucks, companies are increasing activities…
It’s that time of year again; time for New Year’s Resolutions. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, a full 45% of Americans “usually make New Year’s resolutions” and an additional 17% “who infrequently make New Year’s resolutions.” When we do make them, our resolutions tend to be about things that don’t come easily otherwise.…
Among the three cycles of board work, the Board Development Cycle is at once very important to the long-term health of an organization, yet also often overlooked or under-emphasized. More specifically, ongoing recruitment of new board members is critical to…
The Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan record $46 billion pledge – give or take – has had tongues wagging since its announcement. People are excited. This is the largest single commitment to philanthropy in history. However, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will…
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