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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…
Lauren Emmons • January 23, 2026
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,…
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026
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…
Lavon Simpson • January 29, 2026
What It Means to Be a Member at Large A “member at large” is a full voting director who doesn’t hold a named officer role (like president, secretary, or treasurer). The position is intentionally flexible. Members at large often step in where the board needs extra capacity, perspective, or specialized…
Jeff Middlesworth • January 23, 2026
Fortunately, experts Kristi Howard-Schulz and Sarah Grimm from KHS Consulting joined us to offer practical strategies, lived experience, and real client examples on how to diversify revenue and reinvigorate fundraising approaches–with a strong emphasis on the role of boards and cross-team alignment. Why Revenue…
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026
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…
Sophia Zerkle • January 23, 2026
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…
