10 valuable BoardEffect features you should be using
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…
Strategies for board engagement, using surveys and polls, and more
How to define and measure volunteer board engagement Volunteers are the lifeblood of your organization, so measuring and defining their engagement should be a top priority. When volunteers are…
The board’s role in developing a strategy plan for a nonprofit
Picture this: a nonprofit organization standing at the crossroads of potential and purpose, where every decision carries the weight of transforming lives and communities. At the heart of this…
Essential budget planning guide for nonprofits
Navigating the unpredictable is part of every nonprofit board's journey. That's why "Expecting the unexpected: A nonprofit's guide to planning for non-budget items" is an indispensable resource for your organization.…
Nonprofit liability insurance: Does your nonprofit need it?
Nonprofit leaders know that every dollar counts, and so does every decision. While you focus on delivering services that support your organization’s mission, you may overlook this question: Does…
Checklist for board liaisons
In a world where the phrase 'business as usual' no longer applies, new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are redefining what’s possible, but also what could potentially go wrong. No…
Board chair and executive director relationships: How do they work?
Boards and executives go through various phases and stages in their cycle. Whether a new mission-driven organization or a mature, transitioning, stable or progressing entity, the relationship between the…
Ethics guide for nonprofits
Are you feeling the pressure of heightened ethics and compliance expectations for your board? You're not alone. In today's world, just having good intentions isn’t enough. With increasing scrutiny from…
Board secretary interview questions: What to ask at the interview stage
When it comes to hiring a new corporate secretary or board liaison for your nonprofit, you need more than just a compliance expert; you need a strategic partner. The…
Nonprofit donor cultivation: How to build relationships with potential donors
It can cost five times as much to acquire a new donor than to retain one, but three out of four new donors leave and never return. These are…
