Has your association or nonprofit been struggling lately to add people to your volunteer roster? Volunteers are the backbone of many associations, but recruiting them can take time and effort. Here are eight tips to help you bring new folks under your umbrella. Get the Board...
Even if an economic recession doesn’t appear imminent, it’s likely that the economy will eventually take a downturn. In the years between 1854 and 2009, there were 33 economic cycles, averaging about five years each. The longer a booming economy lasts, the greater the risk...
If you've ever been at a board meeting that went off the rails, you know how disastrous it can be. Here are five tips for facilitating your board of directors so that your organization can get the most from every meeting. Designate a Facilitator Don’t wait until...
It is rare to find an association or society board of directors that hasn’t experienced conflict at some time or another. But how boards handle conflict says a great deal about the organization in general, and sound conflict management processes can help any group stay...
Conflict on boards of directors is natural. However, when conflict escalates and starts to become disruptive disputes, becoming more of a concern than the items on your agenda, it is often due to some these reasons: A difference of opinion on policies or votes and/or refusal...
If you’ve ever had an association event go horribly awry, it may have been due to failure to successfully manage volunteers. Volunteer participation doesn’t happen serendipitously; a strong organization must have a plan in place for working with volunteers. Memorable events can build the reputation...
Many association managers may feel they can kick back and relax once they have built a board of directors. However, your board is bound to experience some loss, either through scheduled attrition, like when terms are up (see Three Must-Read Tips for Building a Successful...
If you manage an association or participate in recruiting board members for your organization, you know that finding the right people is crucial to the success of your mission. However, handling board turnover or building a new board from scratch can be vexing for many...
Millions of companies and executives worldwide look to Bill Gates for inspiration regarding success and profitability, and with good reason. His convictions regarding what makes or breaks a business have proven out in the marketplace time and time again. Microsoft is a profit giant, but can...
The ultimate legal responsibility for the action (and inaction) of an association rests with its board. Board members are responsible for policy making while employees are simply responsible for implementing policies on a day-to-day basis. As an association board member, you have two roles. You’re a...