How to Successfully Implement a Board Portal
As the prevalence of technology increases, we continue to find new ways to integrate it into our lives. From food and fitness tracking to home security, there is an app for almost…
What is the Right Role for I.T. in Managing a Board Portal?
Recently, we received a call from an IT director who was looking for some advice on how to best help the board office staff take “ownership” of their BoardEffect board…
eGovernance is more than just the technology
In the 15 or so years since the term “eGovernance” was first coined, its use has broadened to include not only the use of technology to expand citizen participation in…
Nonprofit leaders share their go-to governance resources
We know there is a great deal of information out there about nonprofit leadership and governance. It can be hard to know what resources offer truly useful information and…
The importance of volunteer board governance training
In a cozy conference room on a crisp autumn evening, the volunteer board members of a nonprofit gathered around a table ready with their iPads and eager faces. Among…
Boost board communication, upcoming webinar on board alignment, and more
How to strengthen volunteer board communication Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful board, particularly for volunteer boards where engagement and trust are paramount. Ellen Glasgow, Managing Director…
Why is it essential to have an agenda before a board meeting?
Imagine showing up a board meeting where there is no agenda. What are the topics of consideration? What will the members be voting on? How many items will be…
10 valuable BoardEffect features you should be using
BoardEffect is designed to make work easier and faster for volunteer boards and administrators. We're constantly adding and enhancing capabilities, so we want to make sure that all our…
Strategies for board engagement, using surveys and polls, and more
How to define and measure volunteer board engagement Volunteers are the lifeblood of your organization, so measuring and defining their engagement should be a top priority. When volunteers are…
The board’s role in developing a strategy plan for a nonprofit
Picture this: a nonprofit organization standing at the crossroads of potential and purpose, where every decision carries the weight of transforming lives and communities. At the heart of this…
