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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Experts discuss DE&I in mission-driven organizations Each of our experts brings a unique perspective to the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations and on governing boards. Organizations with DE&I policies have real impact. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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Getting Your Volunteer Board Ready for Oversight, Insight and Foresight

Board Effect

They also discussed practical strategies to help give governing boards and executives the tools they need to work collaboratively as they plan and prepare for the future. The discussion also highlighted the need for organizations to adapt in order to ensure effective governance. And the board took a step back.

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Startup Accelerator/Funding Opportunity: AEP’s IlluminationLAB

The Startup Magazine

Based at AEP headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, USA, the Lab will accelerate startups by collaborating on use cases and trialing products at scale. Successful candidates will be co-located at AEP offices in Columbus, Ohio and will access data, gather insights and aim to test their products/services in live customer environments.

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Did you know that board management software isn’t just for boards?

Board Effect

Memorial Health System , a not-for-profit, independent, integrated health system with locations in Ohio and West Virginia, has also been able to expand the use of BoardEffect to many groups within the organization, with a significant number of committees and internal groups benefiting.

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The best nonprofit events board members should know about this year

Board Effect

Industry events give your leadership and board members opportunities to share resources and network, as well as learn about best practices, industry trends and innovations. Speakers will talk on such issues as job sharing, social media, remote leadership, building media relationships, and more.

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Tips for Implementing a Crisis Response Plan for Your Mission-Driven Organization

Board Effect

An Ohio nonprofit that helps families affected by loss or abuse suffered the destruction of its headquarters in a fire. Oversight and Decision-Making Staff, donors, volunteers and the public look to the board for leadership during a crisis. Property damage. Disruption in the normal flow of activity.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Kudos to Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri). I support technological leadership in the USA. This is where government can actually enhance the free market by getting a new technology to the point where it can be commercialized — then letting the market take care of the rest.