An issue that surfaces periodically is how to handle board elections when association members are organizations and not individuals.
Blogs on Governance
Role of Past Presidents
Although engaging Past Presidents can be beneficial, having a standing committee of Past Presidents can create a shadow board of directors.
Effective Nominating Committees
Achieving a “balanced board” is possible when a nominating committee views its role as executive search rather than job placement.
Characteristics of a Strong Partnership
There are four characteristics that define a strong association CEO/Board Partnership.
Membership Committees Can Be Challenging
Many organizations find that obtaining volunteers for the membership committee is so challenging, they eliminate it altogether. There’s a better way.
An Unbalanced Board
Our research into what it takes to achieve and sustain a balanced board (one that is both representative and competent), uncovered 11 conditions that can predict serious consequences for the organization.
