Feb 20
The first things that come to mind when one hears the word “non-profit” are limited resources and ethical responsibility. It is easy to assume that the board of directors of a non-profit organization is formed specifically to manage these distinguishing qualities and therefore is equipped with the expertise to navigate such waters gracefully. However, both […]
Continue reading...Jan 10
The purpose of a Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Template is to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in every meeting. An agenda ensures that the meeting keeps to a certain structure, and a clear template allows members to review the last meeting, be informed during the current meeting, and mentally prepare for the next meeting. A […]
Continue reading...Jan 03
All executive boards hold annual meetings – even if this is the only time that everyone convenes. In a typical annual meeting, the board reviews the successes, challenges, and changes within the organization over the past year, and sets the direction for the upcoming year. No matter the size or core aim or your organization, […]
Continue reading...Dec 29
As we enter 2018, I wanted to thank you for your continued support of BoardManagement. We accomplished so much this year, and none of it would have been possible without you. I am very proud of our team and all our customers that were essential in making these changes a reality. 2018 looks so bright […]
Continue reading...Dec 15
While it’s hard to imagine a world without executive boards, it’s easy to imagine a world full of ineffective ones. Often, boards of directors that are not efficient are ineffectively organized and not aware of all of their needs. Without a clear understanding of its scope, an organization cannot secure all of the tools it […]
Continue reading...Nov 27
One of the biggest threats to successful board management is a lack of communication among members. It is a challenge to find a board that remains in-sync on the latest board activity, issues, meetings, and events. Set the Tone For Strong Leadership Strong leadership is the backbone of good communication within your board. It is […]
Continue reading...Nov 12
The last few decades have seen an evolution in the responsibility, composition, and rules of conduct of non-profit boards, due in large part to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 (USA). The law changed the landscape for both for-profit and non-profit corporations in the United States by increasing corporate responsibility through stricter auditing procedures and […]
Continue reading...Oct 25
There are many ways to structure your board meeting agenda, and the only thing that is always true is that you must have one. Even if you find the perfect template, every agenda should always be customized according to the purpose of your particular organization. Below is a basic starter template that can be added […]
Continue reading...Oct 08
A Board of Directors Membership contract is used when recruiting new board members to your non-profit organization. The primary function of the agreement is to outline the responsibilities and roles of the members in the Board of Directors and to secure the membership of the incoming Board Member. Below is an outline of the necessary […]
Continue reading...Sep 12
Non-profit organizations are not privately owned, and because of this, they cannot be sold. When the executive board of a non-profit decides to dissolve the organization, they must pay off all obligations and debts and then transfer all assets to a tax-exempt non-profit establishment. Sometimes, the executive board decides to dissolve the organization because the […]
Continue reading...Aug 15
Unproductive board meetings are a plague to a lot of non-profit organizations. These dysfunctional discussions are obstacles towards growth and fundraising efforts and frustrate and confuse members of the board and staff, which further reduces productivity. There is no reason that a board should be stuck in meetings hell. It is completely within the board’s […]
Continue reading...Jul 31
A lot has changed in the past year. This year, we’ve made some major updates, from a complete redesigned of the user interface to faster page load and added security. We will continue to add more updates coming later this year. Early next year, we plan to release the new survey/voting and reporting modules to […]
Continue reading...Jul 27
What Is Succession Planning? Corporate succession planning is the process of passing on important roles within a company to new leaders. It’s important for an organization to have a strategy to weather the change, and all too often companies do not anticipate that key employees will not remain stationary. Operations can become dependent on an […]
Continue reading...Jun 10
The definition of Board Governance is commonly misrepresented. People will either mistake the term to mean “executive committee” or will not be aware that there are different types of boards (i.e. for-profit and not-for-profit) and therefore different types of board governance. You probably know the basics of a board’s organization. For instance, the President is […]
Continue reading...Jun 06
As mentioned in last month’s update, we’re getting closer to releasing a visual makeover of your BoardManagement experience. This major development has been months in the making and involved a team of usability experts and designers. Here’s a walk-through to give you a sneak peek of what your workspace will soon look like. Keep in mind […]
Continue reading...May 15
Most people who have not been on a board of directors don’t have a very good idea of what a successful board actually accomplishes. This is partially because executive boards have many roles that people assume belong to a company’s own management. There are also different types of boards in multiple different industries. Non-profit boards […]
Continue reading...May 10
Over the past few months, we’ve been hard at work on a number of important updates to make Board Management easier to use and even more secure. Features large and small The new update will bring extensive work under the hood, focusing on security and usability. With over 500 changes, it marked the most significant […]
Continue reading...Apr 25
Every board of directors contains a wide variety of attitudes and personalities, and this can translate into dysfunctional patterns. Board meetings can become exhausting with long presentations that oversimplify challenges and boring discussions that veer off topic. Some members go MIA or are passive at best. These qualities, while they may seem straightforward, are actually […]
Continue reading...Mar 08
It’s not unusual for fast-growing companies to have a board of directors, and the board has a substantial impact on the success of most companies. While many people assume that only large companies have a board of directors, a well-curated board may actually have a larger impact on a smaller company. What Is the Purpose […]
Continue reading...Feb 15
An advisory board is an informal committee arranged by organization’s executive team or board of directors. The advisory board strategizes and assists the organization, but has no fiduciary role. As opposed to other non-profits, a non-governmental organization (NGO) provides expertise to other organizations, monitors environmental issues, and supports humanitarian efforts. A strong advisory board is […]
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