It doesn’t take a genius to work out that a workforce, team, or any other group of people will perform better when it is motivated.

The objective of this policy is to specify how co-op members should behave within the co-op and, when engaged in co-op business,

This sample – adapted with permission – outlines the general responsibilities of board members and details the processes for identifying and handling conflicts of interest. Be sure to consult with...

The code of conduct guides a director in areas such as communications, linkage to staff, and taking positions.

We consider it essential to these goals to protect freedom of speech and guarantee equal opportunity through the use of parliamentary law.

As a member-driven organization, committee work is a crucial contribution to the Association and the field of international higher education

While the committee is guided by governing documents, it is reasonable for the committee chair to suggest “ground rules.”

Nomination Process

Committees should be guided by a clear purpose statement or a concise committee description. Frequently, the board reviews the committees to consider their need and alignment with the strategic plan...

Reports should be thorough, but not necessarily as formal as the board’s meeting minutes.

The incoming president or chair prepares an installation speech to begin their term of office. Concurrently, it is important to be strategic about managing committees.

These changes reflect good practice for membership organizations, providing Board oversight and engagement on the core business of the association while still permitting the organization the necessary flexibility to respond...

Boards should first analyze the entire structure of the board and determine whether that particular committee would add value to the organization.

The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 ("CTA") took effect on January 1, 2024 ("Effective Date"), impacting many privately held corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities.

A basic responsibility of the board is to ensure its own renewal and development. The board development cycle outlined below is one way to describe the key steps in this...

The coverage responsibilities of associations and owners

The purpose of the conflict-of-interest policy is to protect the interests of the Association of International Education Administrators.

All Directors, Officers, Employees and Volunteers (“Insiders”) should avoid both actual and apparent conflicts of interest that would interfere with their ability to discharge their fiduciary responsibilities

Insurance can be confusing for just about anyone who doesn’t deal with it on a daily basis

Criminal background checks are one way for nonprofit organizations to protect themselves, their assets, and the people they serve; however, they may not be the right fit for every organization.

Converting non-cooperative businesses to cooperatives is an empowering decision for workers and consumers, and a realistic and sound business choice.

Not all directors know the meaning of governance. Some join the board with experience in their own work settings --- making administrative or tactical decisions each day. This is not...

"The co-operative ideal is as old as human society. It is the idea of conflict and competition as a principle of economic progress that is new."

Due to certain similarities, the chart below provides a simplified comparison of the housing cooperative and condominium. While both are considered common interest communities, the internal structures are completely separate.