A board chair is often seen as a facilitator of meetings when, in reality, the Chairman of the board has way more responsibilities. In this role, the Chair of the Board of Directors stays focused…
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The importance of diversity and inclusion for boards is well-founded. In addition to reflecting shared social values, diverse board composition is a significant and measurable contributor to board effectiveness across all sectors. Diversifying a board’s…
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The voting procedures of board directors determine how they make decisions. A board of directors makes vital decisions that will affect the organization’s future. Therefore, board voting procedures must be accurate, efficient, transparent, and secure…
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Your board members are often volunteers, donating their time and energy to help you accomplish your organization’s goals. A virtual board meeting is an increasingly popular way of accommodating your board members’ professional and personal…
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How do you know whether your credit union board is doing a good job or not? We frequently hear from board members that their board governance “must be effective” because the credit union is performing…
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Board meetings are an essential opportunity for board members to analyze performance, make executive decisions, and discuss steps moving forward. Depending on the number of board members, accessing and communicating accurate and consistent information can…
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The role of ex officio board members is one governance topic that is rarely discussed. Some believe it is no longer relevant. Still, some boards may find the role of ex officio members of value…
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Despite their fundamentally different missions, nonprofit organizations share a wide range of responsibilities that corporate boards do. In fact, given their nature, nonprofit boards may have a few additional responsibilities.  A nonprofit’s board of directors…
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