Resources
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 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 23, 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.
Jon Schwander • January 23, 2026
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 • January 23, 2026
With limited time and resources, choosing the right software for your nonprofit can dramatically improve your efficiency, strengthen donor relationships, empower staff and board members, and expand your overall impact. The challenge in choosing software for nonprofits? There are hundreds of nonprofit software tools available. Knowing which ones support…
Lavon Simpson • January 29, 2026
What It Means to Be a Member at Large A “member at large” is a full voting director who doesn’t hold a named officer role (like president, secretary, or treasurer). The position is intentionally flexible. Members at large often step in where the board needs extra capacity, perspective, or specialized…
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 2026
As someone who’s served multiple housing-related and education-related boards, I’ve experienced both the high and low points of board governance. The good news? Transforming your board discussions into meaningful, mission-moving conversations is within reach. It begins with intention, structure, and a few strategic adjustments. In this article, I’m sharing…
Lavon Simpson • January 23, 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…
Joanna Brenneman • January 23, 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…
Joanna Brenneman • January 23, 2026
By using board engagement surveys, nonprofits can strengthen relationships with their board members, gain actionable insights, and foster data-driven decision-making to propel their mission forward. Why Board Engagement Surveys are Crucial Board members play a pivotal role in nonprofit governance, but they often juggle multiple responsibilities, making it essential…
