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A MOTION is a statement proposed by a qualified member of the board or committee to propose action or take a position. Motions recorded in the minutes indicate whether a...

POLICIES supplement the governing documents of an organization. They represent the recommended course of action set by an organization's governing body.

A SUCCESSION PLAN is a document that guides the governing board in the planned or emergency departure of the chief executive officer or other key positions.

The CONSENT AGENDA is a concept to save board time. It is a single line on the regular agenda.

MEETING MINUTES are the permanent record of what took place at official meetings of a board or committee. They report on the actions, or lack of actions, of the board.

Fostering community economic development through the cooperative business model

Note: additional requirements may be in place by specific funders/funding agreements

The issue of how to conduct appraisals and personal reviews arises as a common theme among worker co-ops.

Here’s what you can do to prepare yourself and your family

No board’s committee structure should be set in stone. Every board should pay close attention to the needs of the board and the organization, and ensure that its work groups...

The core documents to maintain a nonprofit organization.

The balance sheet – also called the Statement of Financial Position – serves as a snapshot, providing the most comprehensive picture of an organization’s financial situation.

How to get the job done without losing sleep, alienating your neighbors, tripling your assessments, and landing in court

Topics, techniques, and best practices to improve governance and management of associations, chambers, and nonprofit organizations. Presented by Bob Harris, CAE, chairman of NonProfitCenter.com, instructor, author, and certified association executive.

How do we keep directors engaged? "They lose steam. A few quit coming to meetings. The passion they expressed has waned," are frequent complaints. The problem may run deeper than...

The concept of board governance is vague. Directors may find themselves on board, but their knowledge of good governance is limited. This guide offers smart practices and takes governance from...

How does the board know if an agenda item is ready for Discussion?

Are you about to become your organization’s board chair? Congratulations! Here are six things you can do to prepare.

While determining the membership of your board committees is often more art than science, it pays to take a strategic approach.

Volunteers are busy people who contribute great value to the organization. The evaluation process is an approach to ensure the best use of the board’s time, as well as helping...

With board service comes fiduciary roles. Information and orientation will help directors understand the responsibilities. (Circle the best answers.)

Welcome to the board! While you may feel like the new guy on the block, nearly every board has a class of "freshmen directors."

A compilation of practices offered through the ASAE Executive Section listserv in March

Those who report that their board members are prepared for meetings also report positive board culture.