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Nonprofit board meetings minutes template

Blog

· Jun 13, 2018

· 6 min read

Nonprofit board meeting minutes template

By The Diligent team

There's no exact standard format for taking nonprofit board meeting minutes. The minutes are a reflection of the organization's culture and mission.

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Blog

· Jun 7, 2018

· 6 min read

Executive session agendas: How they differ from open meeting agendas

By The Diligent team

The agenda for a closed meeting includes six features not present in an agenda for an open meeting, and it's vital to know the difference.

Someone completing an audit trail

Blog

· Jun 1, 2018

· 4 min read

The importance of audit trails for business security and compliance

By The Diligent team

Audit trails, though a complex process, are important for modern business. The automation of corporate operations has made auditing an easier task for organizations.

A stack of files signifying the role of the governance department in entity management.

Blog

· May 30, 2018

· 4 min read

The role of the governance department in entity management

By The Diligent team

The role of the governance department is a crucial one regarding the practices within the emerging science of entity management, where they have to pay special attention to how sophisticated technology can leverage best governance practices to help your entities and the broader enterprise.

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Blog

· May 25, 2018

· 6 min read

What is the role of the cyber-risk committee?

By The Diligent team

A cyber-risk committee may be defined as a sub-group of a board of directors that identifies, evaluates and monitors all cyber-risk activities for the board

Abstract image representing the role of the investment committee

Blog

· May 23, 2018

· 6 min read

What is the role of the investment committee?

By The Diligent team

The Investment Committee is responsible for the actions and decisions of the CIO and staff, while the board is responsible for the actions of the committee.

Municipal board addresses rolling quorums and open meetings inside pictured hall

Blog

· May 18, 2018

· 7 min read

Municipal boards: Avoid rolling quorums and follow open meeting laws

By The Diligent team

Common sense and a history of rulings suggest guidelines for keeping municipal board communications compliant with open meeting laws.

Image of buildings in Canada

Blog

· May 18, 2018

· 6 min read

The roles and responsibilities of a board of directors in Canada

By The Diligent team

The roles of the board of directors in Canada are dictated by law and main duties are fiduciary duties, Duty of Care & understanding of all liabilities.

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Blog

· May 18, 2018

· 5 min read

The role of the compliance department in entity management

By The Diligent team

Discover how compliance plays a crucial role in achieving legal excellence, effective entity management, and strong enforcement structures. Dive into our insightful blog for valuable knowledge.

People representing corporate culture

Blog

· May 16, 2018

· 6 min read

The importance of corporate culture for good governance

By The Diligent team

Where many corporate boards get it wrong is that creating and maintaining a good corporate culture that is shaped by good corporate governance.

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Blog

· May 14, 2018

· 4 min read

The importance of legal entity management

By The Diligent team

Legal entity management is a strategy for handling regulatory compliance and administrative maintenance on an ongoing basis, particularly the functions typically handled by the legal, compliance and/or governance departments.

Example of a board with diversity

Blog

· May 11, 2018

· 6 min read

The importance of board composition, diversity and refreshment

By The Diligent team

Boards that work toward having a board composition made up of directors who are highly qualified, skilled, diverse create an environment for more success.

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