To form a nonprofit, or 501(c)(3), the founders must apply with the state. Those laws govern nonprofit organizations & the future status of the nonprofit.
Blog
· Sep 27, 2018
· 6 min read
Board meeting procedures
By The Diligent team
Proper board meeting procedures make sure that boards follow a certain protocol and meeting rules should closely be aligned with Robert's Rules of Order.
Blog
· Sep 26, 2018
· 6 min read
Are nonprofit board meeting minutes public?
By The Diligent team
To know how nonprofit board meetings differ from corporate is important, but you should also understand if nonprofit board meeting minutes are public.
Blog
· Sep 24, 2018
· 6 min read
What is an executive board session?
By The Diligent team
Boards use executive sessions to discuss employees or management as their employment relates to policies, compensation or their own performance.
Blog
· Sep 19, 2018
· 6 min read
How do nonprofit board directors compare to corporate board directors?
By The Diligent team
There are differences between nonprofit board directors and corporate board directors and it is important to compare them to find a board that suites you.
Blog
· Sep 18, 2018
· 6 min read
What is the composition of a hospital board of directors?
By The Diligent team
Hospital boards typically choose board directors such as local business leaders, lawyers, government leaders, private-sector leaders, physicians and nurses.
Blog
· Sep 17, 2018
· 6 min read
Board governance best practices
By The Diligent team
Board governance is the process of strategic leadership over an organization and board members should always try to utilize best practices to drive success.
Blog
· Sep 17, 2018
· 5 min read
What is a legal operations manager?
By The Diligent team
Legal operations managers take care of outside counsel and vendors while also overseeing legal department budgeting and staffing.
Blog
· Sep 13, 2018
· 6 min read
The role of the board liaison for school boards
By The Diligent team
The school board liaison plays an essential role in creating a positive spirit of community engagement within a school district.
Blog
· Sep 12, 2018
· 6 min read
Who manages the board of director salary?
By The Diligent team
Many factors decide how much a board of directors' salary is and for public companies, an annual proxy statement is issued for transparency.
Blog
· Aug 30, 2018
· 6 min read
7 Guidelines for Ethics in Corporate Culture
By Julia Stoyanov
Those that stick to ethics as a rule will position themselves for the greatest possible amount of long-term success. Here are seven guidelines to ensuring adherence to the spirit, and not just the letter, of an ethical culture.
Blog
· Aug 30, 2018
· 6 min read
What is the importance of a corporate governance model?
By The Diligent team
Corporate governance structures are interconnected and complex, following basic plans, to ensure a stronger and more prosperous corporation & board.