Resources
Board members are the fiduciaries who guide an organization toward the advancement of its mission by providing ethical, legal, and financial governance. Fulfilling such duties encompasses many individual roles and responsibilities. The following Boardable resources provide insight into both for-profit and nonprofit board members’ roles and responsibilities.
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 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 23, 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.
Jon Schwander • January 23, 2026
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…
Jon Schwander • January 23, 2026
Meetings start to feel repetitive. A few voices dominate the conversation. Strategic priorities get squeezed out by updates and logistics. And then one day, the board looks up and realizes it’s been busy, but not always effective. That’s exactly why board self assessment tools matter. A solid board…
Lavon Simpson • January 20, 2026
The following article comes to us from our friends at Funds2Orgs. Strong financial oversight influences everything from donor confidence and audit outcomes to grant compliance and long-term organizational sustainability. A well-prepared treasurer doesn’t just monitor numbers. They help the board make informed decisions, anticipate risk, and…
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 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…
Sophia Zerkle • January 23, 2026
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 23, 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 • January 23, 2026
The question, “How Many Board Members Does a Nonprofit Need?” is one of the most essential governance decisions your organization will make. Board size affects everything from compliance and tax-exempt status to the board’s effectiveness, fundraising capacity, and strategic oversight. Whether your nonprofit is just forming or reassessing its governance…
