While the public sees the results of nonprofit board decisions — new policies, approved budgets and strategic plans — few realize the work behind these results. Smooth running board meetings don’t happen by accident. It’s the board administrator or…
Board support personnel, including the board administrator or liaison, perform work that is essential to smooth board meetings. Their work helps the board govern effectively. Nonprofit organizations often operate with limited resources and a small administrative team. Board administrators are skilled…
Nonprofit board members arrive at the boardroom for their regular monthly meeting. They take their seats and open their laptops to read the digital agenda for the meeting. They had plenty of time to review the agenda, supporting materials…
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Our featured champions are dedicated leaders working in nonprofits who have been nominated for their innovation, resilience, dedication and empathy in the face of a complex and ever-changing world. Find out more about this month’s Community Champion: Would you…
Board service today demands more than traditional oversight; it requires a proactive approach to navigating complex and evolving challenges. From financial stewardship to strategic decision-making, board members play a pivotal role in shaping organizational resilience. One area that often…
Are you a nonprofit board administrator seeking ways to strengthen your board’s effectiveness and impact? Robust board development is essential for equipping members with the knowledge and tools they need to fulfill their roles as stewards of your organization.…
Whether you’re with a charity, foundation or trust, credit union or community health provider, familiarity with relevant regulations — from financial disclosures to fundraising — provides vital context for your work as a volunteer board member. Your personal experience…
What was the last direct conversation you had about finances, either with a partner, a colleague or an advisor? Part of successful financial management involves having direct conversations about finances and ensuring everyone is on the same page. That…
Emily, a successful entrepreneur, was stepping into her first board meeting at a local arts foundation. She was eager to apply her business acumen, but as the treasurer began to explain the intricacies of grant allocations and the need…
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