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Document Retention Policy: Best Practices for Boards

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In a perfect world, your nonprofit will never need to rely on your document retention policy. If your board ever has to face the distressing circumstances of dealing with allegations or litigation, having a document retention policy could save the day. What Is a Documentation Policy?

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Leveraging Technology for a Strong Board Email Retention Policy

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From a legal standpoint, regulators and courts view emails in the same manner as they view written documents. Why Do Corporations and Organizations Need an Email Retention Policy? All corporations and organizations need to have an email retention policy because they are subject to many laws, regulations and liabilities.

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IT Governance Checklist

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Along with that comes the responsibility for managing it appropriately and according to IT governance best practices, which is a relatively new issue for boards to address. Your initial attempts at governing information technology will certainly feel overwhelming. Identify and document the location of data backups.

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Board Governance Policy Template

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Good governance encompasses an array of issues. When corporate and organizational issues are going well, we tend to give credit to good governance practices. On the flip side, we also tend to blame poor governance practices when companies and organizations aren’t doing well. What Is the Purpose of a Governance Committee?

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Five Keys to Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations Effectively

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Managing nonprofit organizations with effective governance means running a nonprofit well. Good governance is a huge asset in ensuring that the board is performing at its optimal level, which will lead to good performance by the organization. The Five Keys to Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations Effectively.

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Managing Nonprofit Healthcare Board Access With Software

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This blog post explores the digital transformation of healthcare governance, showing how software can empower board members, streamline processes, and, ultimately, enhance patient care. The term data governance was established to describe how organizations collect and utilize data.

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Minimize the Impact of Volunteer Board Departures With the Right Tech Strategies

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Nonprofit leaders, whether on the board or in key administration positions, must prioritize the development and retention of a healthy board with happy, contributing and engaged board members — while also minimizing the effects of departures. Therefore, effective document management needs to be at the top of every board’s priority list.