Questions to Ask Before Joining a Nonprofit Board
Has being asked to serve on a nonprofit board of directors taken you by surprise? If so, it’s not the best idea to give a firm answer right away. Much…
Modern Governance: Powering Better Outcomes in the Digital Age
Governance has struggled to keep pace with today’s business landscape. The world we live in is switched on, digital and decentralized. Cyberattacks can originate from anywhere in the world. Social…
10 Characteristics of Successful Board Relationships
The duties and responsibilities of board directors are more complex and difficult than ever before. Serving on a board of directors requires complex oversight, transparency and accountability. Technology has become…
How to Navigate a Perceived Conflict of Interest for a Board
Everyone has a different sphere of influence and circle of friends. The wider your circle, the greater chance you have of being part of an actual or perceived conflict of…
What Is the Role of the Nomination Committee?
In light of increasing corporate responsibilities, corporations and nonprofits are starting to see that they need to revisit many of the traditional responsibilities they’ve had in the past. With so…
Driving College Student Success With Board Management Software
It’s often said that students are our future leaders. The origin of that statement dates back to the original purpose of establishing colleges and universities. During the days of the…
What Are the Top Governance Challenges for Hospital Boards?
Ongoing financial pressures and legislative uncertainty are contributing issues to the top governance challenges for hospital boards of directors. As a result, boards are needing to focus more of their…
Mastering Governance, Risk and Compliance for Your Nonprofit Board
One of the first duties of nonprofit board directors is to quickly get indoctrinated in the matters of governance, risk and compliance (GRC). GRC implies that boards should have strategies…
Top 5 Governance Issues Facing Nonprofits for 2019
The board serves as the steward of the organization’s mission, with trustees serving as the stakeholders’ representatives. Ultimately, this broad set of responsibilities can lead to challenges. A commitment to…
The Core Elements of a Governance Plan for Boards of Directors
The Cadbury Report, which most succinctly described corporate governance as “the system by which businesses are directed and controlled,” was released in the United Kingdom in 1991. Good governance is…
