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…
Engagement of members of nonprofit and mission-driven boards is naturally a high priority. When all board members are contributing their unique skills and talents to governance, their organisation thrives. Engagement does not happen naturally — it must be fostered…
Keeping volunteer board members engaged can demand substantial time and energy from the nonprofit board administrator. To be effective in the role, you have to remind without nagging, support without suffocating and keep the board on track without fostering…
We are excited to announce an impressive lineup of speakers for Elevate 2024 (formerly Modern Governance Summit), taking place September 8-11 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. This year, our event will bring together inspiring speakers, industry leaders…
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…
These days, the term 'engagement' is commonly used in just about every conversation regarding employees in the workforce. While it’s become an accepted part of our organisational vernacular, it’s especially important in the context of board members and administrators…
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…
We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Diligent Modern Governance 100 Awards. The MG100 Awards, as they're commonly known, is a prestigious recognition program celebrating the exceptional contributions of governance, risk, audit and compliance…
From financial instability to poor board leadership, the warning signs of a nonprofit in distress are critical to recognise early on. A recent Forbes Nonprofit Council article highlighted 20 such warning signs, emphasising the importance of proactive leadership and…
In the world of mission-driven organisations (MDOs), defining and measuring success goes beyond financial metrics. With diverse stakeholder groups and growing expectations around environmental, social and governance (ESG), equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), cybersecurity and other intangible goals, MDOs…
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