Lavon Simpson • June 6, 2024
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 • November 15, 2021
Looking for fundraisers that have eliminated the up-front financial risk? These guaranteed risk-free fundraising ideas will be great additions to your strategy.
Lavon Simpson • October 29, 2024
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…
Lavon Simpson • October 1, 2022
Diversity in the business and nonprofit sector should be more than just a buzzword. It’s important that people of all backgrounds and identities are invited to and have a seat at the table.
Lavon Simpson • September 27, 2022
Meetings are more than showing up in person or through a virtual meeting portal. Many aspects of a meeting happen before, during, and after the meeting takes place.
Lavon Simpson • September 27, 2022
Boards of education are committees that determine the educational policies of regional school districts. They set performance standards and meet with other elected officials to decide on the best course of action for benefiting students, teachers, and administrators. Boards play a critical role in the success of schools,…
Lavon Simpson • September 13, 2022
A board portal, in the broadest sense, is collaborative software that connects members with one another electronically and allows board members to safely access documents. Therefore, finding an effective board portal can be an investment in the whole organization.
Lavon Simpson • September 13, 2022
Board meeting agendas outline typical board meeting procedures and are the foundation for all of your meetings. A sample agenda for board meeting procedures is vital because it sets the tone for your meeting, determines how engaged members are in discussion, outlines everything you want to cover, and gets you…
Lavon Simpson • September 13, 2022
Responsibilities on a nonprofit board vary from organization to organization. Be sure to check with your nonprofit of choice to understand exactly what you’d be expected to do. Common nonprofit board roles include president, secretary, and treasurer, though each organization’s structure is unique. Likewise, board requirements differ — being qualified…