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Assessing Board Performance: Best Practices for Community Banks

Board Effect

Behind every community bank or credit union is a hardworking board. Community banking organizations can only get an accurate view of board performance through annual board evaluations that incorporate best practices for board assessments , with attention to individual performances and the board as a whole.

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Embracing Technology to Build an Effective Community Healthcare Board

Board Effect

As a board member of a community healthcare nonprofit, working within the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, you probably face a multitude of challenges that require problem solving and innovative solutions. Introducing governance technology can help improve your boards’ efficiency, communication, and clarity.

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Power To The People – Creating Trust In Data With Collaborative Governance

YoungUpstarts

They must adopt a model of collaborative governance. The good news is that IT professionals have a blueprint from the companies that pioneered the use of the World Wide Web for collaborative data governance. Airbnb is another excellent example of collaborative governance in action. Just as Web 2.0

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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Up and Running

The explanation for the discrepancy is simple: large banks are focused on sourcing and scaling loans over one million dollars, cross-selling products to their customers, and driving down costs through standardized operating procedures and technology. But don’t fret—community lenders are helping small businesses. Do your homework.

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Mastering Governance, Risk and Compliance for Your Nonprofit Board

Board Effect

One of the first duties of nonprofit board directors is to quickly get indoctrinated in the matters of governance, risk and compliance (GRC). GRC implies that boards should have strategies in place for managing nonprofit governance, risk management, and compliance with laws and regulations. Mastering Governance for Nonprofit Boards.

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How to Raise More Money for Your Nonprofit

The Startup Magazine

After all, nonprofits have operational expenses such as rent, energy bills, and salaries. Government Grants. Many nonprofits raise significant sums of money through government grants. Check opportunities with your provincial and federal government. But funds are just as important to a nonprofit. Entertainment Events.

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

According to the World Green Building Council (WGBC), the following findings support a case for green building: Lower operating cost – the construction of green buildings can help building owners and occupiers save money thanks to efficient energy and water usage. The other important social issue is the net tenant health and well-being.

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