Board of Advisors: Functions, Benefits & Selecting Members
Nonprofit boards need a wide range of expertise to achieve their missions — a board of advisors provides the necessary guidance to realize success. Access to a full range…
Setting volunteer board expectations & increasing effectiveness
The most successful nonprofit boards recognize that strong board performance is a critical ingredient in their ability to achieve a positive impact within their communities. The members of your…
Trends in Quorums, Virtual Meetings, and Board Meeting Attendance
What happens when a board chair tries to counter low attendance at board meetings with shorter meetings? Even lower attendance, as a well-intended colleague once discovered. Lack of time is…
Senior Citizen’s Day 2022: Governance Challenges For Healthcare Boards
National Senior Citizen’s Day recognizes senior citizens’ contributions to our society. As health begins to decline in later years, good health and maintaining a sense of independence take on new…
The Importance of Board Governance Training
Whether they have years of board experience or whether it’s their first board director position, all board members benefit from governance training. Board directors have many important responsibilities. Their work…
Hail Alma Mater: Board Roles and Responsibilities at Universities
With the school year fast approaching, higher education boards are busy preparing for students return to campus. With that in mind, here is an overview of board roles and responsibilities…
7 Ways to Destroy Board Engagement
About the Author Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director of the Diligent Institute - the corporate governance research arm and think tank of Diligent - was a founding team member of BoardEffect.…
The Keys to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Success
Peer-to-peer fundraising breaks the mold of traditional fundraising models for nonprofits. How well does peer-to-peer fundraising work? Statistics from Fundly show that with every 100 Facebook friends a fundraiser has, your peer-to-peer…
Unveiling the Vital Roles and Responsibilities of Healthcare Board Members
As a healthcare board member, your role is pivotal in guiding your nonprofit organization towards success and delivering high-quality care. With strategic oversight and fiduciary duties, you serve as…
8 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tips for a Successful Campaign
Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns have proven to be quite successful for nonprofit organizations. If you are new to peer-to-peer fundraising, the process can be overwhelming. As with anything new, peer-to-peer fundraising…
