Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It can seem overwhelming to tackle all of this, but fortunately, there is technology available to support board chairs and members in an age of transformation. New member onboarding should outline conflict of interest rules, social media use expectations, and other potential reputational security measures that your organization requires.

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Board Effect

MARCH 31, 2023

Nonprofits rely heavily on mobile and digital technologies to manage and fulfill their missions. Collecting and managing data has always been an essential part of delivering nonprofit services and activities, but the last decade has seen an increased reliance on technology to facilitate.

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Board Effect

MARCH 29, 2019

Boards also learned that fraud and corruption can happen to any company where boards fail to practice good governance. Good corporate governance has many dimensions. Board directors need to pay strict attention to every area of governance. Perhaps, technology has advanced in just the right time to keep corporations honest.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 20, 2023

Cleaning up after a cyberattack is usually time-consuming and costly, but also brings further negative impacts including reputational risk, which should be motivation enough to put the topic on your next board agenda. Governments also sometimes fund charitable causes. million from companies by the end of 2023.

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Board Effect

JANUARY 31, 2020

The concept of governance is difficult to define in a sentence or two because it’s an intangible thing. A governance model serves as a representation of the many possible ways that a governance system could work if you were to change one or more of its parts. Governance models can be built in various ways.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The press around the raise & company was fantastic and the promise of their technology – wireless charging that works as easily as WiFi – would positively affect many of our lives. uBeam’s tech does work and I have safely seen it demo’d in the real life many times. And that is what we’ll do.”

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 18, 2019

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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Board Effect

MARCH 1, 2021

The growth of nonprofits, along with concern over how they’re being governed has prompted greater scrutiny over charitable organizations in general. Nonprofit boards face plenty of risks when they don’t have a full grasp on what’s required of them in the areas of governance and compliance.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 18, 2023

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards and principles are a way to demonstrate an organization’s commitment larger societal issues. In an era where transparency, accountability, and social responsibility are paramount, nonprofits are turning to technology as the catalyst for achieving ESG transparency.

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Board Effect

JANUARY 25, 2024

Diligent and BoardEffect have written extensively about artificial intelligence (AI) over the years, from how nonprofit organizations can benefit to expert tips for AI implementation to guidance on AI governance. Nonie Dalton, VP of product management for BoardEffect and Diligent Community, carries the conversation into the new year.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 1, 2023

What Drives Trust in Nonprofits In her book “ The Psychology of Trust ,” Martha Peaslee Levine presents five key mechanisms associated with the public’s trust in nonprofit organizations: Promise of Mission and Values Organizational Reputation Transparency and Accountability Performance and Social impact Use of Contributions.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The technology has been adopted with astonishing speed. However, remember that this technology has only had widespread use for a year. Here are key points for board members to keep in mind: Training AI is a new technology, and everyone’s learning curve is different.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Decisions, decisions — they’re part of governance, leadership, and life. As we’ve discussed in recent blogs and our recent conference, how a board works is just as important as whatever work it does. Modern governance makes that easier. In fact, effective decision-making is a key indicator of board effectiveness.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Risks of Board Members Not Being Cyber-Ready Nonprofits, like any other type of organization, rely heavily on technology and digital infrastructure for communication, data management, fundraising, and more. Failure to comply due to lack of cyber readiness could result in legal consequences.

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Board Effect

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The latest advancements in technology have given nonprofit boards many tools that increase their capability and functionality. With so many apps and programs available, it’s easy to get bogged down in searching for the right boardroom technology. Why not start out in 2021 with the right boardroom technology ? Efficiency.

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Board Effect

MAY 5, 2023

One of those decisions might be around discontinuing your board portal software to save money on technology costs. Data Breaches and Reputational Risk Donors and supporters want to know that your organization is taking the necessary steps to keep data safe. Nonprofits need to make cybersecurity and donor data safety a top priority.

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Board Effect

MAY 22, 2019

Governance has struggled to keep pace with today’s business landscape. In a world where nanoseconds count, old governance practices aren’t just out of date; they’re exposing today’s organizations to the kinds of risks that can lead to crises. Scandals resulting in tarnished reputations for universities and colleges.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Every penny counts, the reputation of your organization matters, and when it comes to ensuring the effectiveness of your board, the role of board software cannot be overstated. How does your technology handle role-based access controls (RBAC)? How does your technology handle privacy policy and data handling? Access Controls 4.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 9, 2013

Unfortunately, many books, articles, blogs and podcasts on social media focus too heavily on the “feel good” factor of success stories. Critical roles include a director, community manager, blog editor, blogger(s), channel specialists, SEO specialists, photographers/videographers, producers, and analytics specialist.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

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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Board Effect

AUGUST 23, 2019

According to Aon Insurance and Risk Management, out of over 50 categories of risk, reputational risk is the number one concern across the globe. Aon cautions organizations to consider the opposite perspective — that reputational issues can open opportunities for security incidents. Here’s why that can be valuable advice: Products.

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Board Effect

JUNE 9, 2023

Such attacks have the potential to cause severe financial and reputational damage, and they may also jeopardize the well-being of the vulnerable individuals who rely on your nonprofit for support. The impact of cyberattacks on the services, funds or confidential information of charities cannot be underestimated.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Colleges and universities face a variety of types of risks, such as: Insurance risk Strategic risk Financial risk Operational risk Compliance risk Reputational risk In assessing potential risks, boards need to evaluate their risk profile and align it with the institution’s philosophy, goals, and objectives. Request a demo today.

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Board Effect

JULY 13, 2023

Still relatively young compared to many well-known nonprofits, Crisis Text Line is an example of a successful nonprofit that saw a real need and used the available technology and resources to shape their solution. Read our blog post on identifying and avoiding mission creep.) What makes a nonprofit and its board successful?

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Board Effect

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this article, we explore how your organization can build a cybersecurity risk management framework based on best practices to ensure you are protecting sensitive data, safeguarding board members and other stakeholders, and mitigating risk while maintaining donor trust — as well as your own reputation.

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Board Effect

JUNE 25, 2023

Prompted by investors, consumers, and in some cases regulators, many organizations have created a set of ESG (environmental, social and governance) standards and goals. Reporting to donors, volunteers and vendors is also a way to improve your reputation and earn trust. Technology tools can help.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 23, 2023

Huge changes are all around us – technology, the economy, climate change, the future of work and more. Keeping pace with trends affecting governance requires change even in the best of times. Are we using technology ethically? How can the board keep a finger on the pulse of organizational culture and reputation?

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Board Effect

AUGUST 28, 2023

In today’s technology-driven landscape, the role of nonprofit and charity boards of directors extends beyond traditional decision-making; they also hold the responsibility of safeguarding sensitive information and upholding data security. However, if you feel your board may not be fully cyber-ready, then you may want to read on.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The Unique Needs of Nonprofit Organization Technology. They will appreciate that the board did its due diligence before making a final decision. A subsequent result of that would be that the organization’s reputation would also be negatively impacted. Board portal software has been developing over the last decade or so.

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Board Effect

DECEMBER 8, 2021

68% of for-profit and governmental organizations instituted a review of internal controls by management as compared with 44% of nonprofits. losses due to corporate abuse and accounting fraud. technology-related embezzlement schemes ?such Ins and Outs of Internal Controls for Nonprofits , check out the BoardEffect blog.?.

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Board Effect

MAY 24, 2019

If they aren’t able to provide them, it can lead to financial or reputational loss. Federal rules govern all civil procedures within the United States District Courts. In deciding which emails to keep, and for how long, the email retention policy should be governed by industry standards and government regulations.

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Board Effect

MARCH 6, 2020

Every industry uses technology in one form or another and most companies increase the number or sophistication of the digital processes they use a little every year. In some industries, nearly every aspect of the business uses technology, from human resources to operations and everywhere in between.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Advancements in technology have made it easier for nonprofit boards to do many of their tasks more efficiently and with a greater degree of security. While advances in technology have solved many problems for nonprofits, they have also created some new problems, which have resulted in gaps in governance processes.

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Board Effect

JULY 21, 2022

Credit unions face a multitude of risks, including risks related to credit, interest rates, liquidity, transactions, compliance, strategy, and protecting their reputation. . Credit unions face external risk factors, including natural disasters, exchange rates, cybercrime , interest rates, and loss of funds due to theft.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 20, 2018

The rise of technology has invited a fall in consumer trust. As the regulations that govern the internet evolve and threaten the safety of online users’ personal information, more and more individuals are engaging the digital world with increasing suspicion and hesitance. Post Customer Reviews. Customers Demand SSL Reassurance.

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Board Effect

MARCH 20, 2019

A board portal is a governance software solution that provides boards with a secure platform for conducting all aspects of board business. Board portals are paperless solutions that do far more than support good governance. Reputation and Service. Governance. Adoptability.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Criminals are working diligently behind the scenes on ways to steal data and shut down legitimate, helpful organizations like your nonprofit for their own benefit.? . If a data breach victimizes your nonprofit, it could cost your organization thousands of dollars and your reputation.?Cybercrime protect your nonprofit’s reputation ?and

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