Committees & Meetings
Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees
An inclusive and engaged advisory committee has the potential to increase the quality, reach, and overall impact of your nonprofit’s work on a consistent basis.
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Why nonprofits that embrace a consensus-based decision model can enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.
7 Ideas for Pushing Your Board Forward in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Practical ideas on how to get on board with DEIB for your nonprofit and stay committed to ongoing honest assessments and effective action.
None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning
The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later.
7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process
The nominating process is vital to creating a healthy and stable nonprofit. Use these tips to help you nominate engaged, strong board members for your organization.
What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors
Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did. Here’s why.
Creating A Board That Works
Nonprofits’ success depends on their ability to assemble a board that is committed to the mission and a strong partner to the executive director.
Top 10 Nonprofit Board “Worst” Practices
Pitfalls to avoid and real screw-ups that can undermine the impact and disrupt the natural flow of nonprofit boards.
How to Staff and Support a Committee
Nonprofit managers should know how to support a committee of volunteers: An Advisory Committee, a Board Finance Committee, or a coalition.
Nonprofits: How to Have a Board Meeting By Telephone
In most states, it is legal to have board meetings by telephone if everyone can hear one another at the same time.