Building a diverse, skilled board is a priority for each nonprofit or mission-driven organization. But, as experienced as they may be, board members can still benefit from expert support, whether it comes in the form of a Greek chorus,…
Every board member plans to attend board meetings and vote in person. But that’s not always possible. When it isn’t, a proxy provides a process that works much like an absentee ballot. Proxy votes allow board directors to have…
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 the challenges of nonprofit stewardship. If your organization has been…
A board decision puts the organization’s tax-exempt status in question. Inadequate documentation of expenses violates a grant requirement. A board member fails to follow email security protocol, resulting in a serious data breach. These are examples of a nonprofit…
Avoiding conflicts of interest may feel like running through video game levels — Super Mario-style — for nonprofit board members. It’s understandable. Board members are recruited because of their well-rounded experiences, professional connections and involvement in their communities. These…
Embezzlement represents a betrayal at any organization, but for a mission-driven one, the theft of funds by an insider can hit extra hard. Lost money may not be fully recoverable, and with it disappears the potential to help your…
Getting the right people with the right skillsets on your board is one of the most important decisions that board directors can make. It seems simple enough on the surface, although getting the right people and skills for your…
When most people think about a board meeting, they don’t necessarily equate it with excitement, motivation, or inspiration. In fact, they’re more likely to equate it with heavy-winded speeches, complicated reports, and long, boring meetings. You don’t have to…
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 just their corporate body, but their leaders. Directors and officers…
Community healthcare volunteer board members play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s future and ensuring it delivers high-quality health services to their community. Here, we explore best practices for community healthcare board governance that will make volunteer board…
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