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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Should Your Board Have Term Limits?
If you're struggling with a board that's either stagnant or too green, it might help to ask your…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
No, Nonprofit Boards Aren’t Ineffective
A new Stanford survey delivers some serious criticism of nonprofit governance. But not all is as dire as…
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NFL Commissioner to Team Owners: We’re Dropping Our Tax-Exempt Status
In a move that will allow it to shield executive compensation and get Congress off its back, the…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Boards Are Largely Ineffective, Stanford Study Finds
A new survey of nonprofit board directors found there is room for improvement in board performance and suggests…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Review Your Resolutions
Everyone is familiar with the credit card commercial that asks, "What's in your wallet?" But how many association…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Group Suggests Direction for Charity Navigator’s Future
With Charity Navigator’s leadership situation in flux, the California Association of Nonprofits is using the transition as an…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
New Assessment Tool Will Measure Nonprofits’ Impact
An association representing nonprofit organizations announced a new measurement tool to help its members better determine their community…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Who Observes Your Reserves?
Everybody feels invested in an association's finances. Which isn't always a good thing. Eight years ago, Dale Blackwell…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Bitcoin Foundation: Avoiding a Toxic Board-CEO Squabble
A public disagreement between the Bitcoin Foundation’s executive director and board leader is an object lesson on setting…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Keep Your Board Minutes Brief
Once during his tenure as executive director of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Chris Mahaffey,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Board Have a TMI Problem?
At smaller associations, the board often makes the financial decisions. Are your reports to it relevant, or a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Executive Summary: Bill Scarborough
Bill Scarborough, the Vice President and General Counsel of the Project Management Institute in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, has…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Minimize Minutes to Maximize Board Reports
Why you should keep board reports brief.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Good Counsel: What’s on Your Books?
Establish a system of periodic review to avoid unpleasant surprises.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
House Oversight Head to Sports Leagues: Explain Your Tax-Exempt Status
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, the leading congressional critic of major sports leagues' tax-exempt status, has asked 10 professional sports…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Six Guidelines for Picking Association Consultants
Avoid the pitfalls of hiring consultants by learning how to properly vet them. Plus: how to sell more…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Case for Training Staff on Governance
Your next board members likely aren't on your staff. But you might still benefit from training them in…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
NCAA Governance Overhaul Offers Lessons for All Associations
A governance overhaul is a massive undertaking for any association. From the initial listening period to seeking input…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
A Simple Way to Keep Boards Smart and Nimble
Consumer Electronics Association CEO Gary Shapiro doesn't get hung up on process when it comes to finding board…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Are Quotas the Best Path to Board Diversity?
German lawmakers recently approved legislation requiring that the country’s largest companies have at least 30 percent female representation…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Books: Guiding Ideas for Successful Boards
Boards That Excel: Candid Insights and Practical Advice for Directors By B. Joseph White If you're seeking a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Board’s Role in Onboarding a New CEO
New CEOs are often told they have big shoes to fill. But the challenge isn't really about size,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Bill Aims To Help Nonprofits Keep Tax-Exempt Status
Two senators are pushing for legislation that would require the IRS to notify nonprofits if they are in…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How Governance Could Look Like GitHub
The complications of running a constituent-driven organization has a lot in common with programming, according to some smart…
