Are Your Bylaws a Problem?

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I spoke with a person who has been both a board member and a staff member at many nonprofits. He shared a story that touches on board governance, fiduciary duties, and accountability. When Board Members Go Rogue: A Lesson in Governance and Accountability I served on the board of a large social services nonprofit with a long history and a very strong grassroots membership base. One of the organization’s greatest strengths was that its members really did have a voice in how it was run, including electing board members. That was intentional. It was part of the culture and embedded… Read more

Eight Steps to Getting Your Board in Order

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Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday and all are staying healthy! A new year is an opportunity to get your organization and your board organized. Here are eight items to consider. Some you will want to do every year, others periodically. 1. Create, Update, and Approve Committee Charters If you have Committee Charters, each committee should review them at the first meeting of the year. If you do not have them, ask each committee to develop a Charter that spells out responsibilities, membership, terms, leadership, and meetings. For example, responsibilities for a Board Development… Read more