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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 • May 22, 2025

3 Strategic Tips for Meaningful Board Discussions That Drive Impact

As someone who’s served multiple housing-related and education-related boards, I’ve experienced both the high and low points of board governance. The good news? Transforming your board discussions into meaningful, mission-moving conversations is within reach. It begins with intention, structure, and a few strategic adjustments. In this article, I’m sharing…

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Lavon Simpson • May 20, 2025

Board Meeting Voting Terminology: 16 Key Terms Every Nonprofit Should Know

If you’re new to board meetings—or even if you’ve been in the room for years—some of the board meeting voting terminology can feel surprisingly technical. I’ve worked with many boards over the years: as a CEO, an executive director, and a board member myself. And I’ll be honest—there are several…

Lavon Simpson • May 13, 2025

Navigating Nonprofit Board Leadership Transitions: A Strategic Approach

The High Stakes of Leadership Transitions Leadership change, especially at the board level, can ripple through every facet of a nonprofit. A nonprofit board leadership transition doesn’t just mean swapping names on letterhead — it can influence fundraising relationships, strategic initiatives, and the board’s collective morale. When transitions are…

The Team at Boardable • May 8, 2025

Surveys for Nonprofits: 5 Ways to Get Better Feedback Faster

This guide walks you through the essential types of nonprofit surveys, offers tips and best practices for creating them, suggests popular tools and templates, and introduces how Boardable can simplify and enhance your survey efforts with solutions built specifically for nonprofits. Why Surveys are Essential for Nonprofits Nonprofits rely…

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