Big, Small or In-Between: Your Nonprofit’s Board Size is Up to You By: Helen Weeber When a nonprofit is new, it may struggle to find an adequate number of board members. But as it grows, its board is also likely to grow — sometimes, to […]
Why Excess Benefit Transactions are Out-of-Bounds By: Helen Weeber Emily was a dedicated board member of her community’s most prominent social-services charity. But her commitment to the cause and the nonprofit’s programs didn’t prevent her from inadvertently violating the […]
Your Board Can’t Do Its Job Without Information From You By: Helen Weeber If your not-for-profit’s board members don’t have the information they need to make decisions, the repercussions can be severe. Time can be wasted, voting may be delayed and your organization […]
What nonprofit board members need to know about fiduciary duties By: Helen Weeber It takes more than dedication and enthusiasm for your not-for-profit’s cause and programs to make a good board member. The most critical duty for all board members is being a […]
It’s about time: Don’t waste that of your board members By: Helen Weeber Most not-for-profit board members are unpaid volunteers. They’ve agreed to serve because they care about your mission and the impact your organization is making. You owe it to them to […]