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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
New Collaboration Will Develop Guidelines to Help Boards Keep Organizations Cyber Safe
Recognizing the key role boards can play in reducing cyberattacks, the National Association of Corporate Directors, World Economic…
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A Checklist for an Effective Chapter Affiliation Agreement
Many associations use local chapters to engage members, deliver programs, and explore new growth opportunities. To keep the…
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Board Smarts: Support Structure
Great committees make great boards. Here’s how to build them the right way.
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How an AMC Helped Facilitate the Merger of Two Organizations
There have been numerous mergers of two or more associations or nonprofits. Some transitions are smooth and seamless…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Five Steps to Implement Better Cybersecurity Practices
Due to the sudden shift to a remote workforce over the past few months, organizations are facing increased…
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Nevada Group Creates Program to Help State’s Small Counties Distribute COVID-19 Grants
While federal money was available for counties to help businesses hurt by the pandemic, the Nevada Association of…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Two Essential Tasks for Board Chairs
Board chairs help set an association's strategic vision, but they also manage the board itself. When chairs think…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Keys to High-Functioning Committees and Task Forces
Much of the focus on volunteer leader education and orientation is on the board of directors—and rightly so.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Coronavirus Response: A Head Start in the States
Working with state health officials early on, NGA helped to create a roadmap for reopening that governors could…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Education: Better Grades for School Boards
Through research and a biennial summit, TASB illuminates how good school board governance improves students’ academic performance.
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Daily Buzz: How to Work Well With Your Board
Start by setting clear guidelines, boundaries, and expectations. Also: What is drawing users to subscribe to email newsletters?
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: Why Diverse Leadership Matters More Than Ever
COVID-19 has pressed associations to build boards with people who are flexible and eager to lead, and who…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Revamping Governance Structures During a Crisis
We are seeing that the first reaction of many nonprofits to a crisis is to stand still. When…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Study: The “New Normal” Concerns Facing Governance
Shifting work styles may raise concerns for boards, according to a National Association of Corporate Directors survey, but…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Legal Governance Challenges for Associations During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only thrown a monkey wrench into associations’ planned in-person meetings and conferences, but…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
What Associations Should Know About Electronic Signatures
E-signatures are gaining popularity among remote workforces thanks to COVID-19, but the best solution requires more research than…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Data: Chapter Closing Time
According to the 2019 Chapter Benchmarking Report from Mariner Management and Billhighway, a sizable majority of respondents whose associations have…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
ICANN Rejects Sale of .Org Domain to Private Equity Firm
The board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers heeded objections from associations, nonprofits, and a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Basics of Board Committee Structure
Just as every board is unique, every board’s committee structure is unique too. Most boards continue the same…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Manage Your Reserve Fund in the COVID-19 Era
Associations have been managing storms on many fronts these last few weeks, and one of them has been…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
8 Questions to Ask Before Speaking Out
Is now the time to speak up or stay quiet? Amy Showalter, principal of the Showalter Group, Inc.,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Fair Play: Five Best Practices for Antitrust Compliance
In representing industries or professions, associations bring together people and organizations that compete or have business dealings with one…
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How to Best Transition to a New Accounting Firm
The time will come when your association needs to evaluate your current independent auditing firm and assess if…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How an Election Manager Can Assist With Board Elections
An association’s board election process can be an enormous undertaking, and the most common concerns revolve around security…
