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12 Nonprofit Board Committees Best Practices: Helping Committees Do Good Work

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Many NPOs have difficulty relying on their board committees to function well. Too often, committees fail to achieve their goals because they have little or no training to work together. As a result, NPO leaders have unanswered questions like: How should we structure our committee? How should we manage meetings? In what way can committees […]

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How To Update Your Nonprofit’s Code Of Ethics

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Is your current code of ethics still relevant? Your nonprofit’s code of ethics is a set of principles (e.g. values statement) that affects decision making. This is similar to, but different from, your code of conduct, which governs specific actions. Together, both codes play an important role in setting the ethical standards for your nonprofit

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Addressing Conflict of Interest in Not-For-Profit Organizations

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A policy governing conflicts of interests is one if the most important policies a nonprofit needs to have. To be the most effective, the policy should be in writing, and the board and staff should review the policy regularly. While AMC makes efforts to ensure accuracy of our articles, it is the responsibility of the

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Mindfully Accommodating People With Disabilities At Meetings and Events

Accommodating People With Disabilities At Meetings and Events

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Ensuring your attendees are comfortable, included, and cared for regardless of their needs is your priority and primary responsibility as a leader. Considering accommodations for those with needs must be at the forefront of every planning process for every meeting, which is why we’ve compiled a guide of best practices for you to apply across

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The 4 Essential Roles of Nonprofit Governance Committees

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Nonprofit Governance Committees are a vital entity for many organizations as they focus their efforts on establishing policies and monitoring their success. For this reason, this article will cover the role that nonprofit governance committees play and their best practices. 4 Essential Governance Committee Roles and Responsibilities The governance committee is mainly responsible for 4

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Different is Stronger: Building Diverse Boards In Canada

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Organizations operate at their best when employees are reliable, dedicated and aligned with your goals. So you need to know how to construct a quality board full of individuals dedicated to creating an inspiring, effective environment. The diversity of boards in Canada is imperative; so when you’re setting up a new board, keep up with

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A Guide To Nonprofit Board Roles And Responsibilities

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All nonprofits have a board of directors or trustees. With the Complementary Model of Board Governance, we see the roles and responsibilities of staff being very different from the roles and responsibilities of the volunteer directors. This guide to nonprofit board roles and responsibilities explores staff roles vs board roles in an organization. Also read: How

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5 Ways To Look Your Best On Video Call

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5 Ways To Look Your Best On Video Call from TomTJAbbott, CSP It’s the little things that will make you look so much more professional on your next video call. Also read: 9 Top Nonprofit Podcasts To Keep On Your Radar (2022) Good Sound The mic on your headphones or Airbuds work great. Adequate Lighting

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Virtual Governance Training Set Up

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We’ve been delivering a lot of virtual governance training and virtually facilitating strategic planning sessions lately. Come have a behind the scenes look at Tom Abbott’s virtual studio set up to see how we give our customers the best virtual experience. Download the guide on 8 reasons why strategic planning fails and learn what to do

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The Role of The Board Chair at Meetings

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Role Of The Board Chair At Meeting from TomTJAbbott, CSP While every board member plays an essential role in an organization’s governance, the Chair holds the most significant influence. Particularly over the focus, mission and culture of the board’s activities. Therefore, boards must take great care in appointing their Chairs. When discussing the Chair’s role

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