Modern Governance How to Guide
Diligent’s 2020 Modern Governance Summit created a virtual space for governance professionals from across the globe to come together and share insights and best practices. To help both those in…
Board Meeting Voting Procedures
The decisions that boards of directors make have a strong impact on the future and success of an organization. Those decisions are made by a democratic process where votes are…
Budgeting for nonprofit organizations: The board’s guide
Managing a budget for a nonprofit organization is much like planning a household budget, except that there are generally more sources of income and more categories of expenses. In…
Measuring Impact: Guidelines for Nonprofit Leaders
As a leader of a nonprofit, you're working very hard to fulfill your nonprofit's mission. That said, are you sure that the work you’re doing is having the kind of…
Nonprofit Board Governance Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them
Good decision-making is essential for boards to successfully oversee a nonprofit organization. While mistakes may seem insignificant at the time, they can have longstanding effects on your nonprofit and its…
How to Become a Healthcare Compliance Officer
The laws and regulations that govern healthcare are too numerous to list here. A healthcare compliance officer stays informed of all healthcare laws and regulations, and they provide a valuable…
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Shared Governance Models for Higher Education?
Of the thousands of industries that have been badly affected by the impact of COVID-19, higher education ranks high on the list. In the interest of safety, colleges and universities…
Assessing Nonprofit Board Composition for Better Outcomes
When nonprofit board dynamics are collegial and trusting, you have the perfect climate for robust and productive board discussions. That alone provides sufficient reason for your board to be diligent…
What Is the Role of a Nonprofit Executive Committee?
The intense scrutiny that nonprofit leaders have been facing in recent years should call your attention to the importance of the nonprofit executive committee. If you haven't done so already,…
How Should Nonprofit Boards Manage Fiduciary Risk?
The words trust and fiduciary have much in common, particularly as they pertain to nonprofit boards. In fulfilling a nonprofit’s mission, board members are stewards of the public's trust. It's…
