Is Your Credit Union Board of Directors Cyber-Ready?
If your credit union board of directors is well-equipped to handle potential cyber incidents and protect valuable data, you can stop reading now. However, if you feel your board…
A how-to guide for nonprofit board committees
The right nonprofit board committee structure helps your board do the work there’s no time for during regular board meetings. An effective structure also ensures you have the right…
Why Is Board Accountability Important in the Nonprofit Healthcare Industry?
Your community depends on healthcare services to keep everyone healthy and well, which is why accountability is so important in the healthcare industry. Your CEO and other senior-level staff…
Unleashing Success: A Guide to Strategic Planning for Higher Education Boards
How robust is the strategic plan for your higher education institution? When was the last time you updated your plan? In today’s higher education arena, there is much talk…
Unlocking Efficiency by Harnessing Governance Technology for Your Community Bank Board
As a community bank board member facing a digital landscape that continues to rapidly evolve and impact the financial services industry, we are guessing you probably would like to…
How to Run Efficient and Productive Hybrid Meetings for Volunteer Boards
The pandemic has changed the way that nonprofit boards meet, pushing many to embrace hybrid meetings, which combine the best of both in-person and fully remote gatherings. This new…
Template for a Board Committee Charter
A committee charter template provides a basic structure to create a new charter for a committee any time your board needs one. Every functional group has rules to guide…
What are the hallmarks of a successful nonprofit?
Each year, the Classy Awards recognize nonprofit organizations that use unique approaches to make a positive impact on our world. Among this year’s winners, joining the likes of Big…
Digital Transformation in Credit Unions and Community Banks
Credit unions and community banks have much in common when it comes to operations and workflows. Similarly, both still have an over-reliance on outdated legacy processes that take too much…
Understanding 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations
A social welfare organization falls under the auspices of a 501(c)(4) organization. Social welfare organizations may also be called social welfare nonprofits, civic leagues, or public benefit organizations. By…
