Despite everything going on in the world, there’s been no slowdown in cyberattacks. The increase in the complexity and sophistication of cyberattacks continues to plague cybersecurity experts. If your company hasn’t been victimized by a data breach, it could be…
One of the industries that’s been hit from all angles due to COVID-19 is colleges and universities. Study abroad programs have been affected. Graduations have been canceled. Students can’t access labs or complete board exams. Research programs have had to…
Establishing trust on a board is difficult enough on its own. It’s not unheard of for boards that have been working together for a long time to struggle with trust issues. Building trust is even more difficult in a virtual…
It may be tempting to call off or postpone board meetings during a crisis and wait for things to settle down. While that may be the easiest thing to do, it’s not necessarily the best strategy. It’s essential during…
Giving Tuesday has been celebrated on the fifth day after Thanksgiving since 2011. It started as a response to consumerism and commercialization around the holiday shopping blitz. Since then, it’s become an international movement of charitable giving for nonprofits. Social…
Federal laws often have many components and they’re filled with complicated information that’s hard for a lot of people to understand. These are uncertain times, especially for charitable nonprofit organizations. During this difficult time, it’s important for nonprofits and everyone…
It was only a month ago that cybersecurity was one of the most concerning items on nonprofit boardroom agendas. The COVID-19 crisis has now placed heightened urgency around the need for sound cybersecurity strategy. In considering a total risk management…
A nonprofit’s mission rules the day. Despite whatever is going on in the world, nonprofits must continue to provide services because they play a vital role in our society. Yet, when a crisis occurs, nonprofits are often the hardest hit.…
Nonprofit organizations are in the unique position of having to provide support for the community while needing support from other parts of the community. A health crisis like COVID-19 is a major disruptor in the nonprofit world. This is a…
Parents beam with pride as they send their young adult children off to colleges and universities. It’s the board’s job to provide the proper oversight that will ensure that the institution will give them a proper education that will serve…
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