Successful Nonprofit Boards
Dangers of consensus decision-making
At a recent nonprofit board conference, I asked participants how they discuss and decide their issues.
Read MoreBoards can’t meet on Slack or similar group messaging platforms
It is fine for board members of a private nonprofit to use Slack or other group messaging platforms to deal with administrative matters like when the next board meeting will be held.
Read MoreAfter amending bylaws, secretary must…
Do you find this dangling headline annoying? Unfortunately bylaws are often left dangling.
Read MoreGetting your board to buy in to Robert’s Rules
A reader writes, “The city council has never used much parliamentary procedure in our meetings. People speak when they want and sidebar discussions are common.
Read MoreWhat are rights of ordinary members at nonprofit board meetings?
When you are considering the rights of ordinary members at nonprofit board meetings, first look to your state statutes.
Read MoreDon’t get chummy
City councilmembers and nonprofit board leaders should not get chummy—too familiar—with their constituents or regular members. Here’s why.
Read MoreAction Items List will improve board followup
At our nonprofit workshop last Saturday, someone asked, “How can you get board members to do what is agreed upon by the group at large?”
Read MoreStarting a nonprofit? Here’s a helpful workbook
Are you planning to start your own nonprofit organization? The process is complex.
Read MoreEssential Guidelines for Small Casual Groups
Many small casual groups spend too much time in discussion. Seeking consensus, time can be wasted and little progress made.
Read MoreThe board booted me out – but can they?
A reader writes that he was voted off the board of directors of his neighborhood association. On investigation, it turned out that the board didn’t have the right to remove him.
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