Change is the only thing that stays the same. For nonprofit and charitable organisations and their leaders, the pandemic accelerated the changes already occurring in their sectors. Savvy boards and their CEOs will lead their organisation successfully into the…
As commonplace as it is for board secretaries to take volunteer board meeting minutes, it may surprise you that boards of directors are not legally required to take minutes at all. Taking minutes with board meeting software has become a…
You’ve been appointed board chair, and you want to be the best in that role, but what does that take? It involves going beyond being a meeting facilitator and truly being the leader of the board. To succeed in…
Training for new members of a volunteer board is essential. But as you go about creating onboarding processes for your new board members, you should also consider another audience who needs training and support: the current board. Much of…
Get ready for Modern Governance Summit 2023! We are thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated agenda for this year's event in Orlando, Florida, September 13-15, featuring a series of engaging sessions tailored specifically for volunteer boards. As the premier…
For mission-driven organisations, their board administrators are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, helping to prepare for and keep meetings running smoothly. A key element of the board's meeting success? Spot-on meeting minutes. But let's face it — jotting…
As a credit union board member, you understand that the economy's uncertainty and volatility have significantly transformed how the financial industry perceives risk. Gone are the days when credit unions solely relied on forecasts and projections to guide daily…
The pandemic has changed the way that charity and not-for-profit boards meet, pushing many to embrace hybrid meetings, which combine the best of both in-person and fully remote gatherings. This new approach accommodates directors or trustees who are not…
Productive board meetings can help build confidence, pride, and accomplishment within your board. They’re the kind of meetings that make board members feel good about how they’ve spent their time. Unfortunately, board members don’t always leave board meetings with…
Rising stakeholder expectations. Complex reporting requirements. Cyber risks like never before. New strategic challenges — and opportunities. How can you make sure that your board is up to the mission, with the right people in the right roles? We…
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