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What is the Difference Between a Standing and Ad Hoc Committee?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

A Standing Committee is a permanent committee established to oversee specific ongoing functions or responsibilities within an organization, such as finance, governance, or fundraising. These committee...

How To Build An Effective Board, Committee or Team?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Building an effective team requires strong communication, clearly defined roles, and a shared sense of purpose. You need to begin by fostering trust among team members and ensuring everyone understand...

How do I define roles and responsibilities within a team?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Defining roles and responsibilities starts with understanding each team member's strengths, skills, and experiences. Clearly communicate expectations for each role and make sure everyone knows how the...

How do I make good decisions and understand governance as a board member?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Good decision-making requires clarity, collaboration, and a strong understanding of the organization’s mission and policies. Board members should be informed, seek wise counsel, and ensure decisions a...

What is a Quorum?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting for the decisions made to be valid and legally binding. The specific number needed for a quorum is usually defined in an o...

Did you receive your TMU Alumni voting email?

Category: Elections/Voting (Vaughn)

If you're a TMU alumni and are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections, you'll receive an email from TMU with the voting link. Did you receive it? If you did not contact the Chief Returning Officer...

How do I register for your 12-part coaching on teams for non-profits?

Category: Courses

The courses are available online for you to purchase separately or as a package. You can also get them at a discounted price as a member of vaughnberkeley.com. Or if you don't want to be a member, you...

How should election results be shared and recorded?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Results should be announced promptly and transparently, typically through official meeting minutes, email, or a members’ notice. The vote count should be recorded and retained in organizational record...

Can a candidate campaign? What are the guidelines?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Yes, candidates can usually campaign—but all candidates must have equal access to member communication channels (like newsletters or websites). Campaigning should remain respectful, issue-based, and f...

What if a tie occurs in the vote count?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Tie-breaking procedures should be clearly stated in your bylaws. Common options include a runoff vote, drawing lots, or letting the chairperson or board make the final decision. Consistency with gover...

How do you handle election disputes or complaints?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Disputes should be addressed through a pre-established resolution process outlined in the bylaws or election policy. This might involve review by the election committee or board. Resolving issues prom...

How do non-profits ensure election transparency?

Category: Non-Profit Governance

Transparency means sharing the rules, timeline, and procedures clearly with all members. It also includes documenting the process, using neutral facilitators, and openly reporting results. Transparenc...