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…
Building an Inclusive, Equity-Centered Strategic Plan In this webinar, you will: Meet Your Expert Guide Dr. Renee Rubin Ross is the founder of The Ross Collective, a nationally recognized consultant on inclusive, equity-centered strategic planning and board development. Who Will Benefit Most…
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…
Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration. But ask any seasoned school board member, and they’ll probably nod knowingly. These behind-the-scenes heroes do far more than sit at long tables once a month — they make decisions that ripple across entire communities, shaping education policies, budgets, and ultimately, student futures.
That experience taught me more than I anticipated, not just about strategy, but about the vulnerabilities that surface when governance isn’t supported by the right infrastructure. Let me explain. Lesson One: Disorganization in School Board Meetings Isn’t Just Frustrating—It’s Risky In one session, we paused to reference a…
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…
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…
