4 Tips for Engaging and Interactive Board Meetings
We might all be a little “Zoomed” out by now but nothing is more painful than sitting on a board call with no feedback, interaction, or excitement. How do you break through the glazed-over faces and create a board call that is productive and interactive? These calls are incredibly important when it comes to the future and direction of the organization which is why we have a few ways you can bring back the energy!
Who Makes the Decisions in your Association?
As a Board of Directors, it is critical to define a who on your team is responsible for what. This not only eliminates overlap in work, but ensures a solid understanding of who has autonomy make decisions and complete certain work. It helps build a more effective and streamlined workflow for all involved. Use these four tips to clarify your board’s decision-makers and roles.
Finding the Right AMS for your Organization
Clients come to us with a variety of tools to manage their association databases. We have seen it all including Excel spreadsheets, MemberClicks, Wild Apricot, YourMembership, and StarChapter. From our time on each platform, we have found how important it is to have a good, clean, organized system in place. If you are still managing your members in Excel, it is in your best interest to make the jump to an association management system (AMS). Below, we have broken down some items for you to consider when looking at your association’s next steps.