Resources
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…
Looking for fundraisers that have eliminated the up-front financial risk? These guaranteed risk-free fundraising ideas will be great additions to your strategy.
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…
A carefully curated set of board retreat activities can transform nonprofit board retreats into powerful engines for strategic planning, deeper personal connection, and real results. Whether you’re designing a full day of team building or merging board and staff perspectives, this list of 10 ideas ensures your retreat is engaging,…
This guide explores the most common board structures and how they align with different types of nonprofits and IRS tax-exempt statuses. What Is a Nonprofit Board and Why Does It Matter? A nonprofit board of directors is a group of people who help lead and guide a nonprofit. They…
Well-crafted board packs for board meetings (also called a board packet) are essential for effective nonprofit governance. Far from just a pile of documents, it’s a strategic tool that helps board members prepare, participate, and make mission-aligned decisions. Whether you’re planning your next regular board meeting, a special session, or…
Healthcare board meetings come with unique pressures—clinical updates, policy reviews, compliance deadlines, and decisions that affect real lives. For many administrators, just gathering materials in time is a challenge, especially when team members wear multiple hats and board members are spread across roles. If you’re an executive assistant, operations leader,…
At Boardable, we’ve stood in your shoes. Whether you’re setting the agenda or just trying to secure quorum, here are four straightforward ways to keep board members fully engaged—even when nobody shares the same room. 1. Centralize Files for Virtual Board Member Engagement Digital isn’t automatically efficient. One of…
What It Means to Be a Member at Large A member at large is a voting member of the board of directors who does not hold a specific officer title, such as president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer. Members at large are often seasoned professionals, community advocates, or thought leaders…
