How to Measure Nonprofit Board Effectiveness
When volunteer board members choose to invest their time in an organisation they want to feel their participation is valuable and that they are making a difference. Likewise, their…
Embracing Technology to Build an Effective Community Healthcare Board
As a board member of a community healthcare nonprofit, working within the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, you probably face a multitude of challenges that require problem solving and…
What Is a 501(c)(3) Organization, and What Are The Different Types?
In simple terms, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is a group that exists for charitable purposes. The IRS establishes the different types of 501(c)(3) organizations and determines the rules and laws…
The 15 Essentials for Nonprofit Board Effectiveness
Building an effective board of directors is a critical part of governance that has a profound impact on the organization. To have board effectiveness, a nonprofit’s purpose, process, structure, and…
Board of Trustees vs. the Board of Directors: What Are the Differences?
The roles of the board of trustees vs. board of directors are similar, making it common for people to use the terms interchangeably. While both positions have a strong…
What Is General Counsel and How Does This Role Help Your Board?
The underlying threat of litigation may motivate a board to ask, “What is general counsel, and what can this type of attorney do to help us?” Ever-changing regulations and…
What Are the Basic Board Member Responsibilities?
Regardless of the age or structure of a nonprofit, organizations will establish a set of primary board member responsibilities. Every board member should be familiar with their basic fiduciary responsibilities,…
Board of Advisors: Functions, Benefits & Selecting Members
Nonprofit boards need a wide range of expertise to achieve their missions — a board of advisors provides the necessary guidance to realize success. Access to a full range…
Nonprofit Laws Checklist for Board Members
Because nonprofit organizations serve the public good, nonprofit boards must continually work to earn the public’s trust. State and federal governments’ nonprofit laws hold them accountable, as they get…
Campus Culture: Governance Challenges Facing Higher Education Boards
It was just two years ago that COVID-19 took root in colleges and universities, and higher education boards had to scramble fast to solve the problems the virus was creating.…
