80 percent of an iceberg is below the surface. The same can be said about associations. The critical elements are invisible to members, yet a responsibility of the leadership.

Foundation governance is a topic of great importance and significant interest; however, little data exists on how foundation boards choose to structure themselves.

The Co-op is fully mutual, and because all members are part of the governing body, they all fall under the requirements of Schedule One.

In cooperative firms, where the owners are also the users of the firm, the directors are elected from among the people who use the firm’s products and services.   This means...

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.

“Best Practices” refers to the practices, systems, etc. that are commonly accepted as the most effective ways to develop a co-op board of directors.

Do your board members seem disinterested during meetings? Do your discussions regularly stall? It could be because your board is not being asked to think critically.

How do we keep directors engaged? “They lose steam. A few quit coming to meetings. The passion they expressed has waned,” are frequent plaints.

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...

Ask your average co-op member what their co-op’s biggest problem is. It’s likely that they’ll say, “lack of participation”.

The original project emphasized agriculture and rural economic development, and the bibliography, as part of that project, provided references on the cooperative model as a form of community development.

Use this workbook as a companion to our in-depth white paper, "The 6 Most Important Elements for Running Your Board Like a Pro," to proactively improve the operation of your...

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

Gavel the meeting to order, and a procession of reports begins

The Board is responsible for managing the affairs of the Chapter, including its direction, program priorities, resource allocations, and both financial performance and planning. The ultimate responsibility for the Chapter's...

An effective board depends on several key areas: having the right skills and experience in the board’s composition to deliver the strategy and objectives of the co-operative; developing recruitment processes...

But, just like any relationship, building and maintaining the board chair–chief executive partnership calls for hard work by both parties

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

This checklist is a reference document designed to help the board of directors anticipate and track various matters they’ll need to consider as they are near the end of the...

All boards of directors are under increasing pressure to perform well and justify their decisions. Cooperative boards are no exception. However, increasing scrutiny of director behavior is not always accompanied...

Board committees play a crucial role in the effective governance of organizations. They are specialized groups tasked with specific functions and responsibilities, aiding the board of directors in fulfilling its...

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

Remember: if a Board decision is required, Board Members have clear legal and regulatory requirements about how they communicate.