Board Effect

JULY 19, 2023

As a community bank board member facing a digital landscape that continues to rapidly evolve and impact the financial services industry, we are guessing you probably would like to position yourself as a tech-enabled decision-maker. Governance technology is an essential step toward the digital transformation of your board and organization.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fortunately, technology has a role to play in minimizing the effects of board transition — including prevention. Consider some of the benefits of an established succession plan : Preserving institutional knowledge Securing top leadership Encouraging productivity Reducing the risk of litigation.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In a recent Diligent panel discussion , industry experts gathered to discuss and explore how AI, particularly language models, can be harnessed to drive positive change and innovation in these sectors. Transformative applications of AI Our panelists highlighted the transformative potential of AI in local government, schools, and nonprofits.

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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

JULY 23, 2023

Here, we explore best practices for community healthcare board governance that will make volunteer board members even more effective in their roles so that they can ensure healthcare services are as good as they can be. Technology and Governance The word “governance” stems from the Latin word gubernare , which means to steer or rule.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s also worth checking YC’s series A due diligence checklist. A data room is a secure repository of information that is shared with potential investors during due diligence. SAFE note), shareholder agreements, company formation and governance documents (e.g.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

However, mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits and those focused on social and environmental causes, face several unique challenges when it comes to AI ethics and governance. What Is AI Governance and Why Does It Matter for Mission-Driven Organizations? AI technology is bound to advance.

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Board Effect

JULY 10, 2023

While “data governance” may not be a term we hear that often, it has immense influence on how community banks and credit unions collect and utilize data to drive their operations. Data governance acts as a powerful steering mechanism, enabling transformative change within our institutions.

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Board Effect

MAY 23, 2023

Technology offers transformative opportunities to enhance collaboration, streamline your operations, and improve decision-making for your community healthcare board. By embracing technology, community healthcare boards can unlock their full potential and better serve the needs of their communities in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 20, 2023

Governments also sometimes fund charitable causes. A breach of a nonprofit’s or fundraiser’s database creates an environment in which funders could lose trust in the organization’s security. The obvious fallout is that funders will decide to redirect their donor funds to other charitable causes with more secure servers and systems.

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Board Effect

JUNE 10, 2024

As the premier gathering for industry leaders, innovators and governance experts, this year’s summit aims to equip board administrators, governance professionals and board members with insights and expertise on how to use our solutions effectively to help drive their mission forward.

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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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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2019

When thinking about how to start a private equity firm or a hedge fund, security should be on the list of priorities. They offer technology hosting, disaster prevention and recovery, monitoring, helpdesk, management, 360 cybersecurity programs, and more. Both types need a strong governance program.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, managing the board — from coordinating meetings to ensuring secure access to confidential information — can be complex and time-consuming. This blog post explores the digital transformation of healthcare governance, showing how software can empower board members, streamline processes, and, ultimately, enhance patient care.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2017

This occurs for only two reasons, both of which are deeply rooted in a lack of checks and balances, tracking, and using one central, secure repository to store information: each a byproduct of either paper-dependent business practices or arbitrary storing and classifying of digital information: Consider the following examples: 1.

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Board Effect

JANUARY 6, 2020

What is governance and what does good governance mean for today’s boards of directors? Good governance of today accounts for longstanding governance practices, as well as modern governance principles. Good governance should be evident in every organization’s policy-setting and decision-making.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Every year we depend on technology to help us store and manage various types of data for various purposes. 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. Review IT operations in every department.

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Board Effect

JUNE 26, 2023

Some experienced board members may have served on boards that didn’t necessarily focus on good governance. Due to the unique characteristics of each nonprofit, there is no simple, straightforward answer to that question. That’s a fundamental reason for the board to instill good governance principles and fully commit to their role.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 8, 2018

eCommerce might be impressively high-tech, but the tracking and verification methods that are its backbone are in desperate need of an upgrade. Of course, Niantic tried to stop such cheating, devoting months of effort diligently programing an update, only to discover the internet was able to find a work around in less than an hour.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

One of the biggest hurdles – particularly with medical devices, baby products, and food safety products – is how to successfully navigate regulatory standards where potential user and environmental risks of new features must be carefully assessed and documented. Focus on part selection and product level planning early.

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Board Effect

JULY 1, 2019

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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Board Effect

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It’s taken the general public some time to get used to various document formats. It’s taken even more time, as well as a few serious and publicly embarrassing mishaps, for most people to give credence to the security risks of file-sharing. What’s All Involved with Document Security? Expiration dates on documents.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 26, 2024

This trend has intensified with advances in communication technology and the growth of remote work, leading to a surge in demand for legitimizing academic credentials across different countries. This is usually the Secretary of State or a similar government entity. This extra layer of authentication is essential.

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Board Effect

JUNE 20, 2023

Get Back to Governance Basics Examine the quality of your board orientation training. This is a good place to start getting back to the basics of good governance. Board orientations should include a review of the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience. Patient access and equity.

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Board Effect

JUNE 22, 2023

Boards will need to avail themselves of help from technology including dashboards and metrics to provide up-to-date information for better decision-making while also increasing transparency. 2. Get Back to Governance Basics Examine the quality of your board orientation training.

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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. By not having your board data in one secure, encrypted portal, in the event of a breach, you not only risk exposing sensitive or private data but reputational risk too.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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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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

JULY 20, 2023

While board meetings often receive significant attention, the essence of effective governance goes beyond the confines of the board table. Both staff and board members should be responsible for defined tasks, such as preparing financial data or reviewing the budget draft. Another important step to take after board meetings?

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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

JULY 18, 2023

While board meetings often receive significant attention, the essence of effective governance goes beyond the confines of the board table. Both staff and board members should be responsible for defined tasks, such as preparing financial data or reviewing the budget draft. Another important step to take after board meetings?

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Board Effect

MARCH 24, 2023

Building an effective board of directors is a critical part of governance that has a profound impact on the organization. 5 Pillars of an Effective Board The right board members and the right structure along with a firm commitment to good governance is a good start to board effectiveness. Board Governance 9.

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Board Effect

MARCH 28, 2024

Ensuring the right teams have the right information requires efficient document-sharing tools, as well as a bird’s-eye view of what is available. Securing sensitive data. Any sensitive data and information that they work with needs to be done securely and kept protected. The work that your organization does is important.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 22, 2016

By Bindu Sundaresan, Strategic Security Solutions Lead at AT&T. Data security breaches suffered by big, high-profile companies earn the most attention, and rightfully so, but the reality is that even the smallest companies and vendors fall victim to cyber-attacks. What is your view on security?

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The reality is that some percentage of your money has to go toward running your nonprofit and that includes addressing security considerations. A security problem could result in financial loss or data losses. Assessing security risks is just as important as assessing financial risks or choosing the right executive director.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 16, 2024

Sustainability reporting, particularly about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, has burgeoned as a fundamental vehicle through which companies can reflect their operations’ social responsibility and commitment to sustainable development practices.

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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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