How to Brief Your Board on IT Governance
If there is an area where board directors are feeling lost, it’s IT governance. Most boards recognize that they would benefit from a board briefing on IT governance because they…
How to Navigate Term Limits for College Board Members
Not all boards have term limits, but all boards should have term limit policies. Term limits are considered best practices for all types of corporations and organizations. Colleges and universities…
Leverage Enterprise Risk Management for Higher Education Boards
Every industry carries unique types of risks. Due to student populations and school-related activities, institutions of higher education face many different types of risks than in other industries. An enterprise…
The Nonprofit’s Guide to Parliamentary Procedure
Nonprofit boards benefit from multiple perspectives in decision-making. Without order, too many ideas can lead to chaos and confusion. Procedures that create order allow all board directors to participate in…
What Nonprofit Boards Risk by Using Insecure Messaging Apps
Board directors have millions of apps to choose from regardless of which electronic device they choose to use at any given time. Electronic apps have various levels of built-in security…
The Value in Recruiting Tech-Savvy Nonprofit Board Members
Technology is one of the most useful tools that nonprofits have at their disposal. Younger board directors are more likely to have familiarity with technology and how the nonprofit can…
What is a Petition for a Special Board Meeting?
Effective boards plan their board agendas wisely. The intent is to address all necessary business at their regular business meeting. Board director time is valuable, so it’s important to cover…
Understanding Governance, Risk and Compliance in the Nonprofit Realm
Nonprofit boards should get acquainted with the acronym GRC at their earliest opportunity. GRC is commonly known as governance, risk and compliance. Corporations, large and small, rely on these principles…
Overcoming Pain Points of Minute-Taking for Your Nonprofit Board
Board secretaries play a central role in managing governance for board directors. The secretarial position is one that guides the board toward best practices and making sure that all board…
Consent Agenda for a Nonprofit Board
If your nonprofit board wants to maximize your board meeting time as much as possible, one way to create efficiency is to begin utilizing a consent agenda. Some boards prefer…
