When we think of diversity in the nonprofit realm, we tend to think about it in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, etc. However, not everyone considers the benefits of age diversity. Nonprofit boards are not well known for recruiting…
About Ellen Glasgow Ambitious, creative and resourceful are the three words Ellen Glasgow, Regional Vice President of BoardEffect, a Diligent Brand, would use to describe herself. These traits allow her to lead effectively and influence her team to meet its…
Traditionally taking place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. In 2022, Giving Tuesday lands on November 29th. Early planning will enable your board to maximize the potential for receiving funds so your nonprofit can continue giving…
Recently, while attending a party for a local community group, I heard someone say, “I’m looking to just retire and start serving on nonprofit boards so I can relax.” While this statement almost made me choke on my drink— I…
It was just two years ago that COVID-19 took root in colleges and universities, and higher education boards had to scramble fast to solve the problems the virus was creating. While students are back on campus, higher education has been…
Imagine a handbook that covers every possible board situation that could come up at any profit or nonprofit organization. The book would be volumes upon volumes. It’s for this reason that Robert’s Rules allows some room for organizations to be flexible, under certain circumstances, and with specific rules. Main motions are the primary mechanism that…
Are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a part of your organization’s core value system? Does your board model those values in visible ways? Has your board explored all the potential DEI resources available to you? These are valid questions. A greater…
Regardless of which industry or sect you are involved in, you will likely find an association representing it. Trade associations and membership associations typically start small. Yet they can proliferate when they provide a clear value to members, including industry…
Technology increases efficiency, but at what cost? As much as nonprofit boards may be aware they need to move more swiftly toward digital transformation, it can be hard for some board members to loosen up the purse strings enough to…
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 not what causes board member absenteeism; volunteer leaders expect to invest time in the causes they champion — as long as that time seems well-spent. Effective…
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