Board & Committee Meeting Resources
Board and committee meetings are where mission-critical work happens. Boardable brings boards together by gathering materials and minds — wherever they are — so they can prepare, engage, and take action on what matters most. Our resources, which include everything from board meeting preparation checklists to strategies for more effective virtual meetings, are created by a team of knowledgeable experts who actively serve on boards and committees, so you can make the most of your limited time.
Lavon Simpson • June 6, 2024
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 heartbeat of…
Lavon Simpson • November 15, 2021
Looking for fundraisers that have eliminated the up-front financial risk? These guaranteed risk-free fundraising ideas will be great additions to your strategy.
Lavon Simpson • October 29, 2024
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 cultivating the…
Lavon Simpson • September 13, 2022
A board portal, in the broadest sense, is collaborative software that connects members with one another electronically and allows board members to safely access documents. Therefore, finding an effective board portal can be an investment in the whole organization.
Lavon Simpson • September 13, 2022
Board meeting agendas outline typical board meeting procedures and are the foundation for all of your meetings. A sample agenda for board meeting procedures is vital because it sets the tone for your meeting, determines how engaged members are in discussion, outlines everything you want to cover, and gets you…
Lavon Simpson • September 13, 2022
Best Practices for Hybrid Board Meetings Hybrid meeting best practices include all participants having a quality hybrid meeting microphone. It is essential to have everyone on the screen, even those in a physical meeting room. Addressing common problems is vital for effective virtual team meetings. Some common issues include…
Lavon Simpson • September 7, 2022
Although taking, keeping, and reading board meeting minutes may seem like a dull task, they are essential to having a well-managed board. There are a lot of reasons to keep concise board meeting minutes. Benefits include: Board management platforms like Boardable can remove the guesswork and human error from board…
Lavon Simpson • July 28, 2022
Board management software is integral for any individual part of a board of directors to keep meetings organized, efficient, and valuable. If you have participated in a board of directors meeting in the past, you might be familiar with some of the everyday struggles board members…
Lavon Simpson • July 28, 2022
You may struggle to track board meeting minutes if you serve on a board or committee for organizations such as nonprofits, healthcare, education, and business enterprises. Understanding meeting minutes is essential to the success of any board, especially when securing funding from other organizations. Without a…