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“Conference room table with papers and pens next to a graphic headline that reads ‘How Many Board Members Does a Nonprofit Need?’ on a light blue background.”

Lavon Simpson • December 1, 2025

How Many Board Members Does a Nonprofit Need?

The question, “How Many Board Members Does a Nonprofit Need?” is one of the most essential governance decisions your organization will make. Board size affects everything from compliance and tax-exempt status to the board’s effectiveness, fundraising capacity, and strategic oversight. Whether your nonprofit is just forming or reassessing its governance…

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Lavon Simpson • November 26, 2025

Board of Directors Audit? Here’s How Boardable Can Save You from Mayhem

Yet for many boards, a board of directors audit sparks last-minute document hunts, unclear audit committee responsibilities, and late-night emails to internal auditors and public accountants. Everyone knows audits matter for trust and compliance—but the process itself can feel chaotic. It doesn’t have to. With clear roles, a strong…

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The Team at Boardable • November 17, 2025

Board Meeting App Built for Causes, Not Corporations

A board meeting app built for nonprofits doesn’t just digitize your meetings—it protects your mission, makes the most of limited staff time, and helps your board actually govern instead of just meeting. Some software companies build governance tools for large, publicly traded corporations and then “make it work” for…

Smiling board members shaking hands next to arrows with the text “10 Fundraising Responsibilities of Every Board Member” — fundraising responsibilities of board members.

Lavon Simpson • November 5, 2025

10 Fundraising Responsibilities of Every Board Member

The following article comes to us from our friends at Gail Perry Group. Above all, board members carry the legal responsibility for the fiduciary care of their nonprofit. In that vein, it’s their responsibility to ensure that the organization has the funding it needs…

The College of Idaho logo, featuring the text ‘College of Idaho’ in purple serif font with a large stylized ‘C’ and ‘I’ to the left, shown on a beige background with faint arrow patterns. This image represents the College of Idaho’s use of Boardable for collaboration and board management.

Lavon Simpson • November 5, 2025

How the College of Idaho Centralized Governance with Boardable

History The College of Idaho is a small, residential liberal-arts college nestled in Caldwell, Idaho. The institution’s modest size stands alongside a legacy that resonates across the academic landscape, more than a century of nurturing civic-minded graduates through a deeply personalized learning. That same spirit of stewardship guides its 30-member…

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The Team at Boardable • November 5, 2025

How to Apply to be a Board Member: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you apply to be a board member, you’re making both a strategic and meaningful career move that can expand your professional influence and impact. However, the process is often less familiar than traditional job applications, leaving many aspiring board members wondering: Where do I start? This comprehensive guide…

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