How to strengthen volunteer board communication Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful board, particularly for volunteer boards where engagement and trust are paramount. Ellen Glasgow, Managing Director for Mission-Driven Organizations at Diligent shares five strategies for building…
How to define and measure volunteer board engagement Volunteers are the lifeblood of your organisation, so measuring and defining their engagement should be a top priority. When volunteers are engaged, your board is healthier – and better outcomes follow. We…
BoardEffect is designed to make work easier and faster for volunteer boards and administrators. We're constantly adding and enhancing capabilities, so we want to make sure that all our users are making the most of key BoardEffect features that…
In response to the pandemic, boards and governing bodies of charities and not-for-profits were forced to rapidly reimagine how they conduct governance and oversight to continue essential operations. Going online was the only way to continue doing business. But…
Volunteer board trustees are the unsung heroes of mission-driven organisations, tirelessly dedicating their time and expertise to help drive positive change. They are the backbone of charities, nonprofits, schools and community organisations, offering their time, skills and leadership to…
Imagine a world where charities, nonprofits, community banks and other mission-driven organisations operate with unprecedented efficiency, thanks to the power of artificial intelligence. In a recent Diligent panel discussion, industry experts gathered to discuss and explore how AI, particularly…
Charities and nonprofit organisations play a pivotal role in addressing a multitude of societal challenges, from championing environmental conservation and healthcare accessibility to advocating for human rights and education equality. However, as we find ourselves in an age of…
The pursuit of a meaningful purpose often goes hand in hand with facing complex risks. As a volunteer board member and steward of your organisation's mission and resources, you understand the importance of making informed decisions to minimise risks…
Mission-driven organisations are using technology to make good things happen. But while technology can help deliver positive outcomes, it also brings problems, like the challenge of keeping information safe and secure. As a volunteer board member helping to make…
The BoardEffect team is dedicated to making the board meeting preparation process as easy and stress-free as possible for board administrators, members, directors and staff of mission-driven organisations. We are thrilled to announce two new features as we continue…
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