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What is a proxy vote? Understanding nonprofit board meeting proxies

Board Effect

Ever found yourself in a bind because a key board member couldn’t make it to the meeting? You’re not alone. Health issues, family emergencies or last-minute work travel are part of life’s unpredictable reasons that can throw a wrench in your carefully planned board meeting, especially when it comes to maintaining quorum or making critical decisions.

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Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – September 13 2024

VC Cafe

It’s #Firgun time. The word “Firgun” (Hebrew: ??????/ pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment of the other person. It’s the opposite of “schadenfreude” Firgun is all about genuinely feeling and expressing happiness, pride, or admiration for someone else’s accomplishments, good fortune, or well-being.