Administrators
View helpful articles, training resources, and more to empower you to be the best facilitator you can be.
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 • August 15, 2025
As a CEO, executive director, board administrator, you know how important it is to keep your board engaged, aligned, and focused. A formal board self-assessment can seem like something reserved for year-end or major strategic pivots, but a short mid-year check-in can be just as…
Lavon Simpson • July 28, 2025
History The Floating Hospital is a mission-driven healthcare provider offering compassionate, full-service medical and mental health care to underserved families in New York City. Operating from its land-based clinic in Long Island City, Queens, the organization delivers pediatric and primary care, behavioral health services, and…
Lavon Simpson • July 25, 2025
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…
Lavon Simpson • July 9, 2025
Free Nonprofit Governance eBook Executive directors and board chairs feel the friction daily—documents scattered across inboxes, last-minute packet scrambles, and members who aren’t sure what changed. Those frayed threads weaken governance, hamper fundraising, and slow mission progress. This guide shows you how to stop the bleeding. Why Every…
Lavon Simpson • July 7, 2025
Why Best Practices Still Matter Nonprofit board best practices have never been more critical. Economic volatility, donor skepticism, and fast-evolving regulations mean that one governance misstep can erode years of community trust. According to Nonprofit Hub, engaged board organizations were 17% more likely to grow…
Lavon Simpson • July 2, 2025
Board-ready nonprofit financial reports aren’t just about accuracy—they’re about clarity and transparency. When reports clearly show how funds flow in and out of your organization, board members are empowered to make better decisions, deepen donor trust, and drive your mission forward. Here are three tools and strategies to help…