Copy of presentation from NAHC Conference

Meetings are a necessary tool for coordinating groups and teams of people, whether it's a steering committee or a board of directors.

Orienting a community association board is no different than onboarding a new team member; the first 90 days are critical to success.

During this time of uncertainty communication is more critical than ever as people are looking to the leaders for guidance and support.

Many people find HDFC governance confusing and even a little intimidating— all the meetings, bylaws, classes, and reports seem new and overwhelming.

Kidding aside, your board of directors plays a pivotal role in an organization’s success. These volunteer leaders set a nonprofit’s strategic direction, manage its finances, and provide governance oversight. Not...

I have continually added to my list of suggestions and organized them into activities to be accomplished before, during, and after such conferences. This paper represents the fourth major revision...

It is really no secret that your organization's board of directors is pivotal to your organization’s success

If you look around and see board members discreetly texting, doodling, or mindlessly looking around, it’s time for a change. If your board members are zoning out or continually going...

What’s the difference between an unproductive nonprofit board meeting and an effective nonprofit board meeting

Does your board have trouble with homeowner attendance at your annual board meeting

The 10 steps to forming a co-operative occur in three stages: developing the business idea, assessing interest and viability, and start-up.

This guide outlines the process of organizing a cooperative business, providing information on the potential steps involved and key aspects of cooperative development.

This guide outlines the process of organizing and financing a cooperative business. Rather than being a comprehensive handbook, this publication highlights the key elements to consider when forming a cooperative.

Board members can all recall meetings that left them scratching their heads, wondering how things could have gotten so out of control.

Show new homeowners you care and make a good first impression by greeting them with a welcome packet.

This guide outlines the process of organizing and financing a cooperative business. Rather than being a comprehensive handbook, this publication highlights the key elements to consider when forming a cooperative.

The Board must act in accordance with all legislated and contractual requirements. It must obey all resolutions passed at members’ meetings. Legally, the Board can only act after a decision...

Incident response focuses on the actions implemented upon notification or discovery of situations that affect the immediate safety and well-being of our residents and staff.

Sample HUD-Prepayment-

Last year, I cringed when I was asked to serve on a committee. Before I said "yes," I was determined to learn how to be a good committee member. You...

Every board has a set of values, whether its members are aware of them or not. Some organizations add a list of values to complement their mission and vision statements.

We condense this research into defensible points, backed by solid supporting evidence, to serve as a resource for understanding and communicating the various impacts of affordable housing.

Cooperative directors and managers can respond to changes in the tax code in unique ways. Under Subchapter T of the Internal Revenue Code, cooperatives can deduct certain distributions of profits...