5 things board directors should be thinking about

Friday, June 10, 2011 posted by Judy Monthie

The role of the outside or nonexecutive director has been attracting increasing scrutiny in recent years, and there has been no shortage of advice from sharehold- ers, politicians and the media on what board directors of listed companies should be doing with their time. Unfortunately, much of this advice is unhelpful, often betraying a lack of understanding about what is reasonable to expect of directors or how they can put their experience and expertise to greatest effect.

Read the whole article at SpencerStuart.com

Five ways social media will transform charitable giving

Thursday, January 6, 2011 posted by Tim Guthrie

In a few short years, social media has changed business, news reporting, publishing, music, marketing, and education. And while we’ve seen social media play a significant role in support of not-for-profits – introducing us to techniques ranging from the avatar to crowdfunding — we’re about to see even greater developments in how organizations raise money, enlist the participation of their communities, and involve corporations in the process. Here’s what’s coming.

Read the whole article at EdwardBoches.com

The Board Authority Selected as a Featured Author at the 29th Annual Kentucky Book Fair

Monday, November 8, 2010 posted by Judy Monthie

On August 31, 2010, the Directors of The Board Authority received notification that their book, “Not-for-Profit Boards: A Practical Guide to Modern Governance” was selected from 400 entries as one of 150 chosen for the 29th Annual Kentucky Book Fair.”

The central purpose of the Kentucky Book Fair, Inc. is to bring writers and patrons  together in celebration of their mutual interest and to promote awareness of the importance of writing and reading within the general public.  The Book Fair supports and encourages writers of all genres and uses proceeds from the Fair to benefit other causes associated with the promotion of reading and writing, especially libraries. Read more »

Not-For-Profit Boards offers roadmap for effective board governance

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 posted by Judy Monthie

In recent years, serving on the board of a not-for-profit organization has undergone significant changes. Once comprised of well-intended and socially oriented members, boards in the past often had ceremonial or little real function. Board membership was too often considered a resume builder and an opportunity for networking.

Today, the opportunity for boards to provide value is very real. Because of continuing complexities in how they do business and provide services, boards are now continually challenged to provide genuine leadership within the organizations they serve.

Read this article at BizLex.com

Board Responsibility: Properly Educate Yourself

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 posted by Jack Kelly

Ever felt as if there are a lot more boards than you remember? That’s likely because there are more boards and more of us serve on boards and on multiple boards. It is how we get things done here in America and in the West in general. This situation is not as common in many other areas of the world but has proven to be a cost effective and inclusive way to involve a range of committed and/or interested members of society in the process of “giving back. Read more »