How to Have a Great Virtual Meeting
Virtual meetings are, by definition, held on a computer or computer network as opposed to the definition of “virtual” that would [...]
In-Camera Sessions
The matter of meeting in-camera can sometimes raise questions for boards. In-camera, also referred to as an executive session, includes meetings [...]
Risk Management in 3 Steps for Nonprofit Boards
As written for Imagine Canada at http://www.imaginecanada.ca/blog/%E2%80%8Ble-ca-et-la-gestion-des-risques-en-3-%C3%A9tapes Risk management is a topic that causes confusion and concern for some nonprofit [...]
Board Member Job Postings
How many charities do you know post job descriptions when they are looking for new board members? My guess is [...]
Nonprofit CEO Succession Planning
Succession planning is a topic that most nonprofit board members would agree is a good idea but it often gets [...]
Board Peer Evaluations
In my last blog I wrote about Board Self-Assessments. The next level of reflection is the peer evaluation when board [...]
Board Self-Assessments
I recently wrote a blog about CEO Performance Reviews but how often does the board review its own performance? Unless [...]
It’s All About Trust
Trust is emerging as one of the key indicators of board and organizational success. Boards need to ensure that the [...]
Executive Director Performance Reviews in 5 Steps
As written for Imagine Canada at http://www.imaginecanada.ca/blog/executive-director-performance-reviews-5-steps Reviewing the performance of a nonprofit executive director is a key board responsibility, [...]
Should Board Members be Fundraisers?
Should nonprofit board members be expected to be fundraisers for the organization? There are two opposing views on this subject. [...]