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…
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…
Behind every great nonprofit is a hardworking board. While board members may put many hours of time and effort into their board duties, it’s fair to ask whether they’re getting results that fulfill their mission. Nonprofit boards can only…
Nonprofit organizations face known and unknown risks just like any other business or organization. A proactive board can the mitigate most common risks. Part of a board’s work entails understanding risk and being able to identify it. By proactively…
National Senior Citizen’s Day recognizes senior citizens’ contributions to our society. As health begins to decline in later years, good health and maintaining a sense of independence take on new priorities for seniors. Adding to their worries, the annual financial cost of healthcare continues to rise. Although seniors may have planned well for their retirement…
Whether they have years of board experience or whether it’s their first board director position, all board members benefit from governance training. Board directors have many important responsibilities. Their work is never done. Organizations that train and educate their board…
With the school year fast approaching, higher education boards are busy preparing for students return to campus. With that in mind, here is an overview of board roles and responsibilities at universities. College graduates take pride in their alma mater…
About the Author Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director of the Diligent Institute – the corporate governance research arm and think tank of Diligent – was a founding team member of BoardEffect. She will be the emcee of this year’s Modern Governance Summit, the world’s premier gathering of governance, risk, audit, compliance and ESG professionals, taking place…
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