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Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026
When you’re budgeting for nonprofit organizations, you’re planning for a full fiscal year, aligning your annual budget with the mission, and monitoring cash flow—while board members, staff, and committees bring different perspectives and priorities. When the process isn’t straightforward, building the year’s budget can turn into a stressful race…
Lavon Simpson • May 4, 2026
How to Choose the Right Software for Your Nonprofit in 2026 With limited time and resources, choosing the right software for your nonprofit can dramatically improve your efficiency, strengthen donor relationships, empower staff and board members, and expand your overall impact. The challenge in choosing software for…
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026
A carefully curated set of board retreat activities can transform nonprofit board retreats into powerful engines for strategic planning, deeper personal connection, and real results. Whether you’re designing a full day of team building or merging board and staff perspectives, this list of 10 ideas ensures your retreat is…
Sophia Zerkle • January 23, 2026
History The Floating Hospital is a mission-driven healthcare provider offering compassionate, full-service medical and mental health care to underserved families in New York City. Operating from its land-based clinic in Long Island City, Queens, the organization delivers pediatric and primary care, behavioral health services,…
Joanna Brenneman • July 8, 2026
Well-crafted board packs for board meetings (also called a board packet) are essential for effective nonprofit governance. Far from just a pile of documents, it’s a strategic tool that helps board members prepare, participate, and make mission-aligned decisions. Whether you’re planning your next regular board meeting, a special session,…
Lauren Emmons • January 23, 2026
Healthcare board meetings come with unique pressures—clinical updates, policy reviews, compliance deadlines, and decisions that affect real lives. For many administrators, just gathering materials in time is a challenge, especially when team members wear multiple hats and board members are spread across roles. If you’re an executive assistant,…
Boardable Editorial Team • March 24, 2026
At Boardable, we’re all about empowering you with the tools and insights to participate on a board and make a true difference. So, let’s explore ten tips to help you become the board member your organization needs. 1. Embrace Your Role with Passion Your passion is the…
Lavon Simpson • May 6, 2026
Looking for fundraisers that have eliminated the up-front financial risk? These guaranteed risk-free fundraising ideas will be great additions to your strategy.
Jeff Middlesworth • January 23, 2026
Below, we outline three best practices that drive nonprofit board success and show how board management software, such as Boardable, can make a significant difference in building a more efficient and impactful board. 1. Prioritize Effective Communication A key factor in board success is…
