Board Governance 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.

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Lavon Simpson • July 15, 2022

Why Your Board Needs A Board Portal

Board software solutions include searchable, up-to-date instant access to information. The information is viewable through secure role-based access. Utilizing board portals, a secure web-based platform such as an app or a website, allows a board of directors to share their board books digitally. Some board members may be hesitant…

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Lavon Simpson • July 15, 2022

Board of Directors Duties

Board member responsibilities for a for-profit may differ from nonprofit board member roles and responsibilities. If you run a nonprofit, it’s important to outline the board of directors nonprofit responsibilities to ensure effective management. Your nonprofit board of directors structure should reflect your unique business needs…

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Lavon Simpson • July 15, 2022

Governance Committee Structure – Roles & Responsibilities

Governance Committee vs. Executive Committee The executive committee is a subset of the board of directors. Roles and responsibilities of the executive committee include making decisions between board meetings. With special authority and responsibility, the executive committee can make quick decisions. When facing urgent matters, this special authority is imperative…

Lavon Simpson • July 15, 2022

Board Governance 101

Board governance refers to the framework that gives structure to a board and how it operates. It defines the roles and responsibilities of board members and executives. In general, governance establishes the policies, procedures, and processes by which an organization is being governed. Governance is not a singular…

Lavon Simpson • July 15, 2022

Tips & Best Practices for Associations

At Boardable, we recognize the roles and responsibilities of a board of directors in corporate governance as being divided into four leadership categories: chairperson, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer. You can learn more about the roles and responsibilities of board members, or keep reading for…

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Lavon Simpson • February 9, 2022

Buyer’s Guide: Take Your Board from Friction to Focus with Board Management Software

In our Buyer’s Guide: Take Your Board from Friction to Focus with Board Management Software, you’ll understand what to look for in a board management solution that can help you do more for your mission, including top features and functionality, user experience standards, and implementation and post-deployment support. Download your…

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