Recommendations for More Dynamic Board Meetings
Posted by on June 11, 2025
To make nonprofit board meetings more dynamic and efficient, several strategies are recommended:
Plan an actionable agenda: Contact committee chairs to identify needs and include anticipated actions for each agenda item, such as approving or rejecting policies.
Provide adequate resources: Supply board members with necessary information, including minutes from previous meetings, committee reports, financial reports, and the executive director’s report. Ensure financial information is presented in an accessible format.
Prioritize certain items: Focus on the most pressing issues rather than trying to cover every topic in each meeting. Allocate sufficient time for key issues and related actions.
Encourage staff/board communication: Foster open communication between staff and board members. Solicit board opinions and allow time for member responses to reports.
Be inclusive and unified: Avoid starting or ending meetings with controversial issues. Ensure all board members feel safe to ask questions and participate. Encourage newer or quieter members to share their opinions and limit dominant members' comments.
Follow up: Send a summary of discussed matters and decisions reached after the meeting. Include individual assignments and the date of the next meeting.
These recommendations are designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of board meetings, ensuring optimal use of the time and energy of both leadership and board members. For more recommendations, reach out to our expert nonprofit services team.
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Katie joined the firm as a graduate of SUNY Fredonia, where she majored in both Public Accountancy and Finance. As a member of our audit team, Katie's responsibilities include audit fieldwork for both commercial businesses and exempt organizations.