A nonprofit organization was looking to expand its office space. The board met with their lawyer to discuss purchasing a larger parcel of land near the current office. The site had been on the market for a long time,…
Most nonprofit and mission-driven organizations run lean operations, with employees wearing several hats and having multiple responsibilities. Board members volunteered or were appointed because of their skills and interests in their organization. They tend to be hands-on, working side-by-side…
If a cyber attack takes your central resources offline, how ready are you to respond? Does your leadership team know how to present the situation to donors and the press? If a cyber criminal is holding your data for…
University and college governing boards provide guidance and direction for the faculty, the administration and the institution itself. They are responsible for making sure that the institution’s offerings are relevant and of the highest quality. In environments with highly…
No matter how much you use a tool, there’s always a chance you’re missing — or haven’t fully explored — a feature that can make your work easier. In that spirit, let’s explore BoardEffect’s Surveys and Poll features. Surveys…
The writing’s on the wall — your board can’t keep running a tech deficit. According to recent stats, tech-savvy nonprofits are four times more likely to achieve their missions than others. But just 25% of nonprofits have a strategy…
A simple email can put your organization and its financial stability at risk. Consider this scenario: Every board member receives an email, which appears to come from the nonprofit’s board secretary. The email was personally addressed to each board…
Every board administrator knows: by the time your organization’s board meets, prep work has been long underway. Board members gather with everything they need in hand, including prepared notes on board materials, and ready to roll through the agenda.…
Nonprofit leaders know that every dollar counts, and so does every decision. While you focus on delivering services that support your organization’s mission, you may overlook this question: Does your nonprofit need liability insurance? The answer? Yes. Whether organizing…
When a board member wants to know how many board members are needed for a quorum, do you direct that board member to your nonprofit’s articles of incorporation or the bylaws? Which compliance document has the answer? Many nonprofit…
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