Year-end brings a welcome, almost obligatory opportunity for reflection. Before we can anticipate coming trends and determine which to follow – and how – we need to assess where we are. In a moment of seasonal contemplation, I asked some colleagues about the trends they’re seeing in working with boards. On the corporate side, board…
(Article originally for BoardSource by Drs. Fred Laughlin and Bob Andringa) Which of the following two quotes from chief executives is more likely to apply to your organization? “I’d like to see our board members more invested in the organization, not just financially, but also personally, even emotionally.” “Our board members are too close to…
Under a deluge of dreary news about Syrian refugees, mass shootings, and state budget crises, it’s hard to keep spirits bright this season. Division in the US over race relations, gun control, mental health services, and tax structure shows everywhere…
Does technology make Executive Committees better…or potentially make them unnecessary? The answer: yes. Last month, a session on “Transformational Governance” led by author and governance guru Katha Kissman at the BoardSource Leadership Forum, New Orleans, prompted discussion on the purpose…
The nonprofit sector is the final frontier, at least in the midst of a state budget impasse. A local news story on public radio recently explained why the protracted budget crisis in Pennsylvania has elicited little outcry relative to its momentous impact on nonprofits. Lawmakers and state employees continue to get paid, so only the…
Our guiding principles help ensure that we remain true to the values and character we aspire BoardEffect to embody. Last month we focused on the guiding principle of Control as it relates to Meeting Book Files. Continuing with our discussion,…
Include Original Files It was wonderful seeing so many BoardEffect users last month at our annual conference, Become 2015. I enjoyed connecting with administrators who use BoardEffect across a diverse range of organizations. I particularly enjoyed talking about the broad-ranging and fluid nature of your boards’ activities in the context of the three operating cycles…
Last week, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (“CEP”) released the Benchmarking Foundation Governance report, which summarizes survey responses to governance-related questions. CEP created these questions in collaboration with BoardSource; and the questions were posed to leaders of large, private U.S.-based foundations. …
At our third annual users’ conference last week, we heard much discussion about board culture, numerous tips for engaging board members, and lots of encouraging feedback about our upgraded platform. We also heard many questions about functionality and implementation, including…
Navigating through the windshield and rear-view A critical focus of the board is to engage in deciding what to pay attention to, what it means, and what to do about it – ultimately, to what’s ahead for an organization and ensure the ongoing relevance of the mission it strives to achieve.
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