The legacy of the British and Dutch trading companies of the 1600s laid the foundation for one of the most influential legal inventions of our time—the corporation. These legal entities, which serve ...

Nonprofit organizations are the lifeblood of our community, addressing critical needs, enhancing our quality of life, and contributing to a thriving Eagle County. These organizations do incredible ...

The word "good" has a number of different meanings—it is a condition, a salable item, a benefit —but what does it mean when we talk about good governance of nonprofit organizations? In this instance, ...

governance, fund-raising, and compensation practices in the nonprofit world, according to a committee appointed by Independent Sector at the request of the Senate Finance Committee: 1. A charitable ...

In our article earlier this year on association governance policies (available here), we laid out a process for trade association boards to adopt policies that address how the board functions as a ...

An effective board seeks to add value. In focusing on value-creation and long-term business resilience, boards should comprise an engaged, diverse, independent and active group, which operates in a ...

Real influence in the boardroom comes not from power or persuasion, but from humility, clarity, and the courage to disagree, says Jørgen Vig Knudstorp ...

Two years into the state takeover, some of Houston ISD’s appointed board members tout "meaningful" progress made on board governance and contend that they have done a “great job” improving student ...

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As companies face even greater scrutiny for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, board oversight of ESG issues becomes increasingly important. Not only do a growing number of ...

This weekend, a soft, rumbling feeling reached a loud consensus: Why the heck was OpenAI structured that way? In very dumb words, its nonprofit arm had complete control over the for-profit holding ...