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From apathy to action: Transforming volunteer boards through tech empowerment

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Board development helps members understand their governance roles and the legal responsibilities that come with those roles. If their voices are excluded or withheld, the board loses effectiveness as a governing body. Instead, it’s the result of purposeful and consistent efforts and planning.

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Unlocking Efficiency by Harnessing Governance Technology for Your Community Bank Board

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Governance technology is an essential step toward the digital transformation of your board and organization. Here is why you should use governance technology to increase efficiency for your community bank or credit union board. Using governance technology is a key enabler for that goal.

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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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Modern Governance: Secure Communications and Materials

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Modern governance is a relatively new term that was introduced by Diligent Corporation to update the view of governance by today’s standards. It refers to the tools and processes that today’s boards need to reduce governance gaps and address current challenges successfully. What Is Modern Governance?

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15 Unexpected Costs of Cutting Your Nonprofit Board Portal Software

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Insecure Internal Communication If board members are using non-secure communication tools such as email or messenger apps, there’s the potential for sensitive information to be distributed where it shouldn’t be. A secure board portal with permission-based access helps keep board documents and communication confidential.

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Board Meeting Minutes 101: Free Template and Examples Included

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Taking minutes with board meeting software has become a best practice to support good governance. The most important part of the minutes is documenting an accurate account of board members’ actions during the meeting. The secretary only needs to document whether a quorum does or does not exist. Add notes for clarification.

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Top Tips for Effective Higher Education Board Meetings: Before and After

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While board meetings often receive significant attention, the essence of effective governance goes beyond the confines of the board table.   Preparation starts with the collection and distribution of financials, reports and any other materials that should be reviewed prior to your higher education board meeting.