When people talk about their culture, they are certain they know whether it’s strong or has room for improvement. We can deeply feel when things aren’t working well, when behaviors aren’t the best, and when there is a lot of complaining from both staff and families. We know the culture needs to change. However, that’s […]
You can’t steal second if your foot is still on first. I love this quote. It’s visual for me. When I ask clubs what their Vision is for the next 1 to 3 years, I either get the ‘Oh Crap’ stares with the large slow blinks or some kind of flippant response about how they […]
Board members and volunteers are an essential part of any organization and that’s why it’s crucial to select the right candidates for the roles needed. All too often clubs find themselves with a couple of overworked volunteers and others that barely contribute or who don’t have the right skillset (or mindset for that matter) to […]
Knowing what good governance is can be hard to recognize, however, whether you are a board or a general member, you know when it’s present and you feel it when it’s not. While certain behaviors are required, such as leadership, accountability, open discussions, and transparent practices, the information below helps to outline what you can […]
Preparing for an Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes quite a bit of planning. Unfortunately, I see many clubs spending more time planning the logistics than they do the content and the structure of the meeting. If you want to have an efficient meeting and well-informed members, you must take the time to properly plan what […]
What Is an Annual General Meeting? An Annual General Meeting (AGM), otherwise known as an AGM, is a mandatory yearly meeting for the general membership of the organization. Depending on the state, there are laws that govern how the meetings should be carried out, but AGMs are required in order to keep your charitable status. […]
What Is a Conflict of Interest? A conflict of interest (COI), also known as the duality of interest, refers to a situation where a board member may have affiliations that could prevent them from making impartial decisions regarding the nonprofit organization. These conflicts or duality, though sometimes not intentional, may exist in both personal and […]
What Makes A Successful Club Secretary? The secret of a well-run club is to have an efficient and proactive secretary who will handle all the administrative tasks and will do the necessary correspondence and communications within the organization to keep everyone up to date and on the same page. Secretary duties can be beyond what […]
Board meeting minutes are more than a general accounting of board discussions; they serve as an official and legal record of the meeting. When it comes to your sports club, it is essential to have accurate meeting minutes. Not only is it a requirement, but they can prevent disagreements and misunderstandings and they assist greatly […]
The board is pivotal to your organization’s success, and the way you choose to conduct the board meetings ensures that you keep moving in the right direction. If you want a board that engages, delivers, is thought-provoking, and are individuals that you can count on and trust, then you must do the right things. It […]