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 • June 16, 2025
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 • June 5, 2025
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…
Lavon Simpson • June 3, 2025
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…
Lavon Simpson • June 3, 2025
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 • May 30, 2025
In this article, we’ll explore what it means to adjourn a meeting, how this action plays out in real-life board meetings, and how technology like Boardable can streamline your governance workflows. What Is a Motion to Adjourn? A motion to adjourn is a formal proposal made by a board…
Lavon Simpson • May 28, 2025
What is a Board of Directors Meeting? A board of directors meeting is a formal assembly of elected or appointed individuals who collectively oversee the activities of a company or organization. These meetings serve as the primary forum where directors fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities, make critical decisions, and provide strategic…