Resources
Peruse resources that will help you stay engaged with your board from wherever you are.
Lavon Simpson • January 5, 2026
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 • January 5, 2026
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 • September 23, 2025
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 14, 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 • January 5, 2026
If you’re new to board meetings—or even if you’ve been in the room for years—some of the board meeting voting terminology can feel surprisingly technical. I’ve worked with many boards over the years: as a CEO, an executive director, and a board member myself. And I’ll be honest—there are several…
The Team at Boardable • January 16, 2026
This guide walks you through the essential types of nonprofit surveys, offers tips and best practices for creating them, suggests popular tools and templates, and introduces how Boardable can simplify and enhance your survey efforts with solutions built specifically for nonprofits. Why Surveys are Essential for Nonprofits Nonprofits rely…
Lavon Simpson • October 30, 2025
But if this is your first time serving, you might be wondering: What exactly are my nonprofit board responsibilities? Or if you’re the board chair, how do I lead effectively while staying aligned with best practices? How often are you supposed to show up for meetings or vote on important…
Lavon Simpson • October 30, 2025
In a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show featuring Boardable, Chief Product Officer Cody Bender joined the conversation to discuss how nonprofits can reimagine their board meeting culture to drive greater impact. His insights are a must-hear for executive directors, board chairs, and governance leaders…
The Team at Boardable • October 30, 2025
At Boardable, we’re not just enabling hybrid work for our own team—we’re helping organizations worldwide rethink their hybrid governance practices. From nonprofit boards to executive teams, the growing pains of hybrid work are universal. Based on our experiences and the lessons we’ve learned from supporting thousands of boards globally, we…
