Nonprofit organizations face challenges in meeting the demands of the director's life cycle, including onboarding, orientation, and offboarding, every year. The article provides tips for successfully onboarding new directors, providing them with an orientation, and...
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Susan Hempinstall at her office for another edition of the Sidelight. We chatted about technology adoption. BoardSpace Bill tagged along and had a few questions of his own. Here is what we talked about. Why nonprofits need a...
Welcome to another edition of The Sidelight. Today I’m here with a very special guest: Bonnie Oaks Charron, Governance Specialist (FGOV) / Information Professional (MLIS), a colleague, friend, co-editor of The Elevator Insiders, and a governance practitioner. Here is...
Finding the right board directors is a cornerstone of effective governance for not-for-profit organizations. However, the process can often be challenging due to various factors, including a lack of interest, diversity, or specific skills. This blog post explores...
This blog post explores effective strategies to increase engagement among condo owners and not-for-profit supporters. Shared challenges, shared solutions. Engagement issues persist across both condo boards and not-for-profit organizations. Owner indifference is a...
Planning and oversight key to positive outcomes for condo projects. Given how much corporations are likely to invest in renovation projects, it’s important to set them up for success. Here’s advice to help directors do just that. The reserve fund study Before even...
Making decisions as a condo director is part of the job. Financial decisions, especially those involving special assessments or fee increases, are tough. Making tough decisions about money will never be easy, but making the right tough decisions gets easier if...
Finance and condos is a top-of-mind topic for every condo. Keeping track of the condo's money is hard to manage without good policies and procedures. This blog fills the gap on establishing good financial practices for the board of directors. Conduct a Monthly...
Congratulations on getting elected to the condo board! Now the fun begins. For first-time directors, there is an overwhelming amount of new information to digest. While it may seem like everything has to be learned at once, it may be more realistic to take a gradual...
In a previous post, I provided a checklist of the best practices that successful boards can use. Successful boards are made up of successful directors. What makes a successful condo board director? Here are five characteristics I’ve noticed that are common to the...