Prioritizing Reputation Management in the Nonprofit Sector
The simple fact that Snopes exists tells us much about the world in which we live, work, and fundraise. A dominant fact-checking resource, Snopes was referenced under a recent Facebook…
Self-Evaluation Template for a Board of Directors
All board directors have room for improvement. Self-evaluation tools are a great way to assess your board and how it interfaces with the executive director. Typically, boards do self-evaluations annually.…
College Board Effectiveness Checklist
Just as boards expect students to reach their fullest potential with the education the college provides, board members also need to strive to perform at their peak in overseeing the…
Template for a Corporate Resolution
When a board resolves to do something or say something that they want to have memorialized in writing, they write up a corporate resolution in the proper format and vote…
How Online Meeting Software Changes the Game for Nonprofits
Advancements in technology have made it easier for nonprofit boards to do many of their tasks more efficiently and with a greater degree of security. A nonprofit’s website is the…
What Are the Three Types of Organizational Conflict of Interest?
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or an entity has a clash between personal and professional duties or responsibilities and that clash gives them the benefit of personal…
The Risks of Using File-Sharing Platforms for Board Collaboration
Electronic file-sharing platforms are growing in popularity and use because they conveniently scale down large files to make them easier to share electronically. The introduction of file-sharing apps was good…
Risk Committee Agenda Template
With advances in technology, risk and risk management should be major issues for boards. Unlike many other board issues, the topic of risk management requires expertise on some level. In…
Five Keys to Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations Effectively
Managing nonprofit organizations with effective governance means running a nonprofit well. It also means watching out for risks, especially risks related to compliance. Good governance is a huge asset in…
Seven Steps to Better Board Recruitment
Nonprofit executives often lament their boards’ limited engagement. Recognizing that volunteer board members will prioritize professional and personal obligations first, they accept whatever investment busy board members can make. When…
