Ineffective communication efforts can result in stalled or ineffective decision making, wasted time and effort, not to mention potential cyber security threats. Without efficient and consistent communications channels, board members can become confused, frustrated or, even worse, disengaged from…
Amanda had just been appointed to a nonprofit arts organisation that brings performing arts programs to elementary schools in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The owner of a successful dance studio, Amanda was excited to be part of the organisation because she…
In the charity and nonprofit sector, where missions are driven by values and community service, establishing an ethical organisational culture is not just beneficial — it's essential. As a board chair, you wield significant influence over how your board's…
Every charity or nonprofit has a civic footprint, which is an organisation’s impact on its community. Board members should understand their organisation's civic footprint so they can encourage more civic engagement through their mission and work. Civic engagement is…
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…
Economic and social shifts significantly impact how mission-driven organisations 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…
Charity leaders and boards recognise that AI is going to expand to even more uses, and new AI applications beyond ChatGPT will continue to emerge at full steam. To ensure AI is used responsibly within their organisations, these leaders…
Trust between governments and citizens is a basic tenet of democracy. Governments function and serve their constituents more efficiently when an underlying trust exists between them. Trust and confidence built in times of stability can be an enormous advantage…
Mission-driven organisations and associations continue to embrace equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives as an expression of their mission and values. Many have crafted and implemented ED&I policies for their board and for their organisations. The goals of those…
Equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is now a critical part of the conversation in every boardroom. Corporate boards are gradually working toward increased diversity and chasing the recognised value in more diverse leadership. But diversity in the boardroom can…
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