Get ahead of budget risk, customizable agenda workflows to help save time, and more

Listen to our "Leading with purpose" podcast episodes all about board development here.

Mastering board oversight on finances and risk

Public-facing boards are under pressure to ensure financial transparency and accountability. Our guide to staying on top of finances and risk along with a cheat sheet with real-world tips on budgets, balance sheet and beyond share best practices to help your board navigate these complex responsibilities with confidence.

How customizable approval workflows can save you time (and increase transparency)

Customizable workflows in Diligent Community let public sector boards tailor how agenda items move from submission to approval. Replace manual email chains with structured, auditable paths—linear, group or custom. Assign specific approvers and keep things moving with real-time notifications, including SMS.

This feature helps boards improve transparency, accountability and meeting prep. Staff can submit items while workflows ensure the right people review them. Every step is tracked, reducing bottlenecks and helping boards operate with clarity and confidence.

Why Southwestern College saw immediate impact migrating from BoardDocs to Diligent Community

Southwestern College took the step to move from BoardDocs to Diligent Community — and the results speak for themselves. With streamlined workflows and improved transparency, the governance team now operates with greater speed and confidence. It’s a game-changer for their governance.

"Change can be challenging, but the move to Diligent Community has been incredibly rewarding. It has simplified our processes and made our lives much easier." - Myra Lomahan, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/President & Governing Board

Read the whole story here.

News & Events

Next Diligent webinar August 28, 2025

Save the date: Join us for our next webinar, "Managing budget risk with smart oversight." Our expert panel will share strategies and tools needed to manage financial risk effectively with practical insights and actionable steps to ensure your organization’s financial health and stability. Register now!

Other events

August 19–22, 2025 Connect with us in person! We’ll be at the WMCA Annual Conference in La Crosse, WI and look forward to seeing you.

Next month Woman’s Equality Day falls on August 26. Here are three ideas for public sector organizations to celebrate the day:

1. Host a panel or webinar: Invite female leaders in government and public service to share their experiences, challenges and achievements. This can inspire staff and highlight the importance of gender equity in leadership.
2. Launch a social media campaign: Share stories, quotes and milestones of women in your organization or community who have made significant contributions. Use hashtags like #WomensEqualityDay to amplify the message.
3. Organize a community engagement event: Host a workshop or start a mentorship program focused on empowering young women and promoting community engagement.

Celebrating Community Champions

We would love to hear from you if you think someone should be a Diligent Community Champions. You can nominate them here!

Meet all our Community Champions

Listen to our Leading with purpose podcast

Listen to Dr. Audrey Young, Chair of the Committee on Instruction for the Texas State Board of Education and Ben Niehaus, Director of Member Services for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards here (and wherever you find your podcasts).

Meet Bebe-Lynn Kew

This month, for our People of Purpose series, we are excited to highlight a dedicated member of our Diligent Community team who is here to support you.

Bebe-Lynn Kew is the Manager of Customer Success for the Public Sector, and since the early days of Diligent’s expansion in this space, she’s played a key role in shaping our client experience. Find out what Bebe-Lynn likes to do outside of work!

What's trending

Our pick of the newest and most popular items on our blog this month:

• 5 ways to improve collaboration between the school board and superintendent
• Experts tell us why technology matters in community transparency
• 6 smart ways to use technology to support training for school board members

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We love to hear what leaders think about issues and key topics that affect mission-driven organizations.

Please take a moment to fill out our latest short survey to tell us about the budget challenges your organization faces for the chance to win a $50 gift card! Congratulations to Jill Abbott and Sheila Ramler, our previous winners!