Non-Profit Governance
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Job Descriptions for Nonprofit Board Members
By: Michele Dane
Understanding what is expected is key to the optimal functioning of a board of directors. Listing responsibilities aids in recruitment, orientation and smooth operations. more...
Selecting Optimal Non-Profit Board Members
By: Michele Dane
Nonprofit organizations depend on their board members for direction, advocacy, certain skill sets and securing needed resources. Choosing the right members is crucial. more...
By: Estela Kennen
Determining the appropriate compensation for employees of non-profits can be difficult. Fortunately, a process, using a written policy, exists to help. more...
Role of the Secretary in a Successful Meeting
By: Hanish Babu
After the chairperson, the secretary is the most important official at a meeting. The role of a secretary in a successful meeting is reviewed in this article. more...
Stages of an Effective Meeting
By: Hanish Babu
The stages of an effective meeting include studying a problem, generating alternatives, evaluating alternatives and making and considering the outcome of decisions. more...
Features of a Successful Meeting
By: Hanish Babu
There are certain features that all those who are preparing for successful and effective meetings should be aware of. more...
Federal Government Announces Media Funding
By: Laura Steiner
The Canadian Government has announced the formation of a new media fund designed to even the playing field amongst Canadian broadcasters. more...
How to Conduct a Successful Meeting
By: Hanish Babu
A meeting becomes successful when its objectives are met at the conclusion. Learning how to conduct a successful meeting is of paramount importance for any organization. more...
Tips for the Chair and Members
By: Hanish Babu
These tips for the chair and members on how to prepare for a meeting can convert the most dreary and unproductive meetings into lively and productive ones. more...
An Introduction to Formal Meeting Motions
By: Hanish Babu
Formal meeting motions are very effective tools for productive meetings. An elementary knowledge of Robert's rules of order is essential for the chairman and members. more...
Types of Formal Meeting Motions
By: Hanish Babu
A basic knowledge about the various types of formal meeting motions provides the tools for efficient conduct of organizational and departmental meetings. more...
Non-profit Board Member Success
By: Karen Wright
Motive, values and style have to fit in order for board and board member to be a good match. When both parties know what to look for, the partnership is a win-win. more...
How to Chair Meetings Effectively
By: Hanish Babu
A chair should learn how to chair meetings effectively and decisively. Chairmanship is a unique skill worth practicing and nurturing. more...
By: Dee Dee Smith
The 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Tax Code sets rules pertaining to a religious group's involvement in political activity. more...
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