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Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026

Board Retreat Activities & Ideas to Create a Highly Productive Full-Day Experience

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 engaging,…

Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026

AI Tools for Nonprofits: How to Work Smarter and Create Bigger Impact

With limited budgets and high expectations, long-term goals can get lost in daily demands. This leads to burnout, fewer opportunities to connect with donors, and slowed progress toward mission goals. Boards are also asking for faster, clearer reporting and actionable insights. In the past, AI assistants, predictive models, and…

Jon Schwander • January 23, 2026

5 Questions You Should Be Asking in Your Mid-Year Board Self-Assessments

As a CEO, executive director, board administrator, you know how important it is to keep your board engaged, aligned, and focused. A formal board self-assessment can seem like something reserved for year-end or major strategic pivots, but a short mid-year check-in can be just as…

Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026

Types of Nonprofit Boards: How Structure Shapes Impact and Compliance

This guide explores the most common board structures and how they align with different types of nonprofits and IRS tax-exempt statuses. What Is a Nonprofit Board and Why Does It Matter? A nonprofit board of directors is a group of people who help lead and guide a nonprofit. They…

Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026

Nonprofit Board Best Practices: The 2026 Deep-Dive Guide to Exceptional Governance

Why Best Practices Still Matter Nonprofit board best practices have never been more critical. Economic volatility, donor skepticism, and fast-evolving regulations mean that one governance misstep can erode years of community trust. According to Nonprofit Hub, engaged board organizations were 17% more likely to grow…

Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026

3 Tools That Save You Hours on Board-Ready Financial Reports

Board-ready nonprofit financial reports aren’t just about accuracy—they’re about clarity and transparency. When reports clearly show how funds flow in and out of your organization, board members are empowered to make better decisions, deepen donor trust, and drive your mission forward. Here are three tools and strategies to help…