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…
Taking good meeting minutes at a board meeting is an important role. Board meeting minutes are more than a general account of board discussions; they serve as an official and legal record of the meeting of the board of directors.…
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…
When volunteer board members choose to invest their time in an organisation they want to feel their participation is valuable and that they are making a difference. Likewise, their time is also valuable, and holding efficient board meetings that…
If you’re like most people, checking your email is part of your morning routine. With the average person getting over 121 business emails per day, there’s a lot of information to sift through. Now add in your personal and…
A fiduciary responsibility is an obligation that prevents one party from acting in their own interest rather than in the interest of the organisation. For charities and nonprofits, this ethical commitment makes it possible for them to fulfill their…
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