Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet
This Robert's Rules of Order cheat sheet is your ultimate guide to ensuring structured, fair and efficient meetings. Why Robert's Rules of Order? Discover the power of Robert's Rules of…
Board Resolution Template (Free Sample Included)
Board resolution templates are valuable when nonprofit boards need to create a formal, legal record of certain important decisions. As a rule, boards generally don’t have to submit their formal…
How Governance Technology Can Increase Efficiency for Your Healthcare Board
As the digital landscape continues to rapidly evolve and impact the healthcare industry, most organizations and their boards of directors would like to position themselves as tech-enabled decision-makers. Governance technology…
Why Business Ethics Are Important for Your Organization
Business ethics refers to the principles and values that guide the behavior of individuals and organizations in the business world, including nonprofits. It dictates that organizations consider the impact…
Cutting through the noise: The keys to efficient board collaboration
If you’re like most people, checking your email is part of your morning routine. With the average person getting over 121 business emails per day, there’s a lot of…
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…
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…
Setting volunteer board expectations & increasing effectiveness
The most successful nonprofit boards recognize that strong board performance is a critical ingredient in their ability to achieve a positive impact within their communities. The members of your…
Trends in Quorums, Virtual Meetings, and Board Meeting Attendance
What happens when a board chair tries to counter low attendance at board meetings with shorter meetings? Even lower attendance, as a well-intended colleague once discovered. Lack of time is…
Senior Citizen’s Day 2022: Governance Challenges For Healthcare Boards
National Senior Citizen’s Day recognizes senior citizens’ contributions to our society. As health begins to decline in later years, good health and maintaining a sense of independence take on new…
