Board Meeting Structure – The Backbone That Enables Your Board to Make Productive Decisions

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The structure of your board is what lets it make sound decisions. Board meetings usually begin with a call to order and the chairperson greets everyone and introduces new members and states the mission and vision of the company statement. The next step in the board meeting is to go over and approve previous meeting minutes. This gives the board an overview of where the company is at.

After the board has reviewed past performance, it’s time to consider strategies to increase nonprofit awareness, increase donor and member numbers and generate opportunities for fundraising. Ideas can be translated into actionable steps for every department. During this phase of the board’s meeting, the senior management should present their ideas for growth and ask for input from the rest of the executive team. The board should then decide upon a strategy which can be implemented within the specified timeframe.

It is also a good time to look at any obstacles like budgetary concerns or time constraints, which could hinder the implementation of your plan. The board should collaborate to come up with solutions that enable the business to overcome these hurdles and move forward.

The board meeting usually includes any special announcements, celebrations, or condolences by the attendees in addition to any important items to be added to the agenda for the upcoming session. The chairperson of the board will declare the meeting’s conclusion so that the secretary can record it in the minutes.