Resources
Board governance is the process and framework of providing strategic leadership to an organization. Board governance encompasses all the regulations, policies, and practices by which an organization manages itself. Boardable provides comprehensive resources to empower boards to drive effective, modern board governance. Our wide range of topics addresses setting broader goals, best practices in recruiting, identifying roles and responsibilities, and more.
Lavon Simpson • January 5, 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 heartbeat of…
Lavon Simpson • January 5, 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.
Lavon Simpson • September 23, 2025
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 • January 14, 2026
Nonprofit work is mission-first, but the day-to-day can feel like you’re juggling ten urgent priorities at once. Programs need staffing. Donors need stewardship. Budgets need watching. The board needs materials, and the community you serve needs consistency, not chaos. That’s where nonprofit management comes in. Nonprofit management is the work…
Lavon Simpson • December 17, 2025
And here’s the risk: When onboarding new board members is treated as “send them the binder and add them to the next agenda,” you don’t just miss a warm welcome. You create role confusion—exactly the kind that leads to uneven participation, frustration, and wasted momentum. Strategic board member onboarding…
Lavon Simpson • January 5, 2026
For many nonprofits, the last few weeks of the year can make or break the budget. Roughly 30% of all annual giving happens in December, and about 10-12% happens in the final days of the year. That’s a huge opportunity, but also a huge risk if your year-end fundraising campaign…
Lavon Simpson • December 11, 2025
Public education governance is complex—your board portal shouldn’t be. When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT (~45 minutes) Watch the Replay Now See how institutions like yours are modernizing board meetings, increasing transparency, and staying compliant without adding more work to staff. We’ll walk through a real community…
Lavon Simpson • December 11, 2025
What’s Next for Boardable: Engagement, AI, and Intelligent Governance When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT (~45 minutes) Watch the Replay Now From meeting engagement dashboards that measure participation and preparedness, to key meeting insights from AI-powered tools, as well as the controls you need to ensure that the right level of documentation is available…
Lavon Simpson • December 3, 2025
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 instead…
