Excellent article from Robert C. Harris…………….. Board meetings are called for the purpose of governance in accordance with the bylaws, policies and state law. They require a quorum of the
By Teresa Barrett Financial stewardship is critical to success for the association’s strategic direction. And financial stewardship falls to the Board. The Board, as a whole, has general and specific
It takes a partnership of the board president and the executive director to sustain good governance and management. Consideration should be given to whose role it is when carrying out
Lisa Kopochinski shares some great information about succession planning benefits in this article! Numerous articles have been published in recent years about succession planning, and the concept has become particularly
Some boards have what it takes to consistently perform at the highest level—and the best have qualities in common. Here’s what the highest-performing boards can tell us about good governance.
If you needed any more assurance that the economy is well on its way to better health, look no further than the latest data from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative’s (NRC)
For a variety of reasons, a growing number of associations are restructuring governance to increase their efficiency. Some association executives and volunteers take the plunge once they realize things aren’t
A forthcoming study claims that corporate CEOs have gained increasing influence over their organizations’ success—particularly as measured by the bottom line. Can the same be said of association chief executives?
Associations overwhelmingly prefer term limits for board members. But do limits force out talented members too soon? We write a lot here—on this particular blog, but also throughout AssociationsNow.com—about the
Thank you Robert, the correct agenda for every meeting is critical………… by Robert C. Harris If there is a reason to meet, there should be a meeting agenda. Most agendas
