Tag Archives: Governance

The 12th Association Benchmarking Report of North American associations found that associations seemed to have successfully rebounded from the effects of COVID-19. However, a discrepancy in staff and outsourcing needs, communications customization, non-dues revenue sources, and better resource integration are some challenges that were apparent in this year’s survey results.

TSAE has worked to create and adopt a formal strategic plan to assist our volunteer leadership and staff going into the next 3 – 5 years. Now in its second year, the plan is designed to steer our association toward a brighter and more impactful future.

Management of a nonprofit association should be providing the Board or Finance Committee with certain key financial reports in order for the Board to exercise its oversight of the organization’s finances.

Data shouldn’t be a challenge. It’s an asset that should work for you.

Strengthen board performance to begin shaping a better future for stakeholders and successors.

Many executives are making lasting improvements during the pandemic adversity, turning a difficult situation into something more positive.

A competency-based board might make the most sense for your organization for a variety of reasons, but remember, you only get one chance to do it right.

The association executive said, “Please share the gospel of good governance with my board.” He was requesting the annual orientation of his board of directors. I had to think about the context. The definition of “gospel” is something regarded as true and implicitly believed or a doctrine regarded as of prime importance. I summarized the doctrine for good governance in ...