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Seven Ways a Board Secretary Serves a Nonprofit

by Funding For Good | May 30, 2023 | Board Development

Of all the officer positions on the nonprofit board, the board secretary role is often the most misunderstood and under-appreciated. Most assume that the title “board secretary” is synonymous with “note-taker” and that the secretary’s duties...

Working Board vs Governing Board – Making the Transition

by Funding For Good | Feb 14, 2023 | Board Development, Nonprofit Capacity Building

Is your mostly volunteer-run nonprofit ready to take the leap and hire its first executive staff member? If so, then you’re about to join the ranks of nonprofit startups taking a critical step toward long-term growth, sustainability, and capacity building. For your...

What is Nonprofit Governance and Why Does it Matter?

by Funding For Good | Nov 14, 2022 | Board Development

Governance—or lack thereof—in the business world has been making headlines of late. So here at Funding for Good we thought we’d take a moment to explore some key governance questions in the nonprofit sector. What is nonprofit governance? Why does nonprofit governance...

Consent Agendas: What They Are and How to Use Them

by Funding For Good | Sep 30, 2022 | Board Development

Consent agendas offer a practical solution for decision-makers who want to maximize every minute of a board meeting. What exactly is a consent agenda? A consent agenda, also known as a “consent calendar” in Robert’s Rule of Order, refers to individual points of...

Strong Executive Committee – Build in 5 Intentional Steps

by Funding For Good | Apr 5, 2021 | Board Development

“Well, it’s time to elect new officers since two of our four current officers are rotating off the board!” … SILENCE “Anyone want to step up to the plate this year?” … Even louder SILENCE. “Ok, it’s really important that we elect a new chair and vice-chair...