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…
Are you looking to fill some vacancies on your charity or nonprofit's board positions? Are you worried that half of the board seats will be vacant when the terms of current board members end? As Suzanne Elliot, principal at…
For mission-driven organisations, their board administrators are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, helping to prepare for and keep meetings running smoothly. A key element of the board's meeting success? Spot-on meeting minutes. But let's face it — jotting…
The pandemic has changed the way that charity and not-for-profit boards meet, pushing many to embrace hybrid meetings, which combine the best of both in-person and fully remote gatherings. This new approach accommodates directors or trustees who are not…
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