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Posts Tagged ‘nonprofit boards’

Should you have co-presidents for your nonprofit board?

By Ann Macfarlane | October 30, 2020

Nonprofit organizations, like many voluntary groups in our country, struggle to locate and recruit adequate leadership. People are living such busy lives, with the demands of work, family, and personal…

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Do Robert’s Rules drive you crazy?

By Ann Macfarlane | October 10, 2019

When I posted this question, Betsy Cawn of Lake County, California wrote a short and pungent response. Much appreciated, Betsy! Thanks to you, Ann, Robert’s Rules DO NOT drive me…

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Processing motions in Robert’s Rules

By Ann Macfarlane | September 13, 2019

There are eight steps to processing ordinary motions in Robert’s Rules. Download PDF At the right time in the agenda, after the member has been recognized by the chair, A…

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Agenda in Robert’s Rules

By Ann Macfarlane | September 10, 2019 | 2

Taking the time to construct a powerful agenda will make a big difference to your meetings. Avoid these agenda mistakes: An agenda that would take two days to get through,…

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Consent agenda: great tool for speedier meetings

By Ann Macfarlane | September 5, 2019

Updated July 19, 2021 One of the most useful tools for efficient meetings is a “consent agenda.” This is a single item of business on a regular agenda that includes…

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Boards can’t meet on Slack or similar group messaging platforms

By Ann Macfarlane | March 14, 2019

Update on June 4, 2020  –   Things have changed this spring because of the COVID-19 crisis. Some states have amended their laws or issued emergency orders changing their rules on…

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When does chair discuss and vote?

By Ann Macfarlane | February 13, 2019

Confusion about the role of the chair at meetings can be widespread. Here are some parameters.

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Essential Guidelines for Small Casual Groups

By Ann Macfarlane | August 2, 2018

Many small casual groups spend too much time in discussion. Seeking consensus, time can be wasted and little progress made.

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Duty of care is critical for nonprofit board directors

By Ann Macfarlane | March 13, 2018

Guest post by Colette Collier Trohan.  Directors of nonprofit boards will find this outline of their duty of care an invaluable guide.

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Small board rules are different

By Ann Macfarlane | May 31, 2017 | 3

Updated July 14, 2021 The different rules for small boards are one of the best-kept secrets of Robert’s Rules of Order. If you serve on a small board (up to…

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