10 financial best practices for volunteer boards
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…
Best practices for volunteer board training
George was excited to be appointed to a nonprofit board. He’d been a volunteer for the organization, and he believed strongly in its mission. He put his name forward…
What is a quorum? Definition, best practices, examples and FAQs
A small nonprofit board gathers for their regular monthly meeting. As the five members sit down around their board table, one member mentions that she has to leave halfway…
Innovative nonprofit fundraising best practices for sustainable growth
The board of the Freshness Foundation were gathering for their monthly meeting. On the agenda: recent fundraising challenges, particularly the drop in donations and a noticeable change in donor…
Towards exceptional community healthcare: Best practices for board governance
Community healthcare volunteer board members play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s future and ensuring it delivers high-quality health services to their community. Here, we explore best practices…
Best practices for nonprofit civic engagement
Every nonprofit has a civic footprint, which is an organization’s impact on its community. Board members of nonprofit organizations should understand their organization’s civic footprint so they can encourage…
Leveraging Tech for Smart Governance: Digital Best Practices for Volunteer Boards
Nonprofit organizations, particularly smaller ones, have historically faced challenges in embracing digital transformation, often due to limited funding and other complexities. However, there is a notable shift as charity…
Cybersecurity best practices for nonprofit healthcare boards
As guardians of your nonprofit healthcare organization's mission, you're instrumental in ensuring that quality care reaches those who need it most. Today, we dive into a crucial mission of…
How Technology Can Support Security Best Practices for Volunteer Boards
Mission-driven organizations are using technology to make good things happen. But while technology can help deliver positive outcomes, it also brings problems, like the challenge of keeping information safe and…
Navigating the Path to Excellence: Best Practices for Higher Education Board Governance
As a vital component of the higher education ecosystem, volunteer board members play a crucial role in shaping the future of academic institutions and ensuring their continued success. Here,…
