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 • 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…
Lavon Simpson • September 13, 2022
Best Practices for Hybrid Board Meetings Hybrid meeting best practices include all participants having a quality hybrid meeting microphone. It is essential to have everyone on the screen, even those in a physical meeting room. Addressing common problems is vital for effective virtual team meetings. Some common issues include…
Lavon Simpson • September 7, 2022
The way to avoid these issues is to develop a clear fundraising strategy that will keep the money flowing so that you can focus on achieving your goals. A strategy, or model, governs how you market your nonprofit and the kinds of activities you are going to hold to raise…
Lavon Simpson • September 7, 2022
Defining a Committee A committee is a group of individuals within an organization who are designed to handle specific tasks or focus areas. Committees are often formed to address ongoing concerns, special projects, or strategic initiatives. In the nonprofit world, committees play a crucial role in making sure that an…
Lavon Simpson • September 7, 2022
Although taking, keeping, and reading board meeting minutes may seem like a dull task, they are essential to having a well-managed board. There are a lot of reasons to keep concise board meeting minutes. Benefits include: Board management platforms like Boardable can remove the guesswork and human error from board…
Lavon Simpson • September 7, 2022
Board management software offers a solution to managing your board in one place – before, during, and after your meeting. No more chasing down your Zoom invite, pulling up a separate email to find the minutes, or trying to remember your co-chair’s number so you can ask “When’s that event,…