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Executive session in nonprofit board meetings

By Ann Macfarlane / April 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Executive session in nonprofit board meetings
A magnifying glass focusing on the word "privacy" in red, emphasizing the concept of privacy scrutiny or examination, much like the intense deliberation seen in an executive session.

Directors of nonprofit organizations accept substantial and serious responsibilities when they agree to serve on a governing board. In order to fulfill those responsibilities, it is important for them to understand the fundamental rules and principles that guide their meetings. We have found that there is much confusion about nonprofit boards holding meetings in executive…

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Publish your numbers when electing nonprofit officers

By Ann Macfarlane / August 4, 2016 / Comments Off on Publish your numbers when electing nonprofit officers
Three buttons with the word "VOTE" on them. The designs incorporate the American flag's stars and stripes patterns, ideal for recording votes in meeting minutes.

When it comes time for electing nonprofit officers, far too often we see announcements like this: “The election for president was held and Director Black was elected to the office.” This is a mistake! When you hold an election for office, BE SURE to include the numbers of votes cast for each individual in your…

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