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…
Organizational culture starts and ends with board ethics
Organizational culture is made up of the values, beliefs and attitudes of the employees and leadership of that organization. Culture influences how employees treat each other, as well as…
Experts share their thoughts on ethics in the nonprofit boardroom
A commitment to ethics is the underpinning of every healthy nonprofit and mission-driven organization, but ethics are not something you can passively achieve. To ensure your organization reaps the…
How to navigate a vote of no confidence for your nonprofit board
Nonprofit board members have every reason to hope they complete their service without ever facing a motion of no confidence in organization leadership. This vote — taken when the…
15 strategic questions for volunteer boards to ask
Huge changes are all around us – technology, the economy, climate change, the future of work and more. To truly be effective, volunteer boards must keep pace with how…
D&O insurance for nonprofit boards: What it does and why it’s necessary
It’s widely understood that every organization — whether corporate or non-profit — needs liability coverage. But many mission-driven organizations overlook a type of liability insurance geared toward protecting not…
