The structure of your board is what allows it to make the best decisions. The board meeting typically starts with a call-to-order in which the chairperson welcomes all participants, introduces new members and states the purpose and vision of the company. The next step at a board meeting is to review and approve previous meeting minutes. This gives the board a clear picture of where the company is at.

After the board has reviewed the previous performance, it’s now time to think about the future and develop strategies to increase awareness of the nonprofit, increase donor and member numbers, create fundraising opportunities, and transform ideas into practical actions for every department. The senior management team should share their ideas for growth during this part of the meeting. They should also seek input from the members of the executive team. The board must then agree on a plan that can be implemented within the stipulated timeframe.

It is also a good opportunity to look at any obstacles like budgetary issues or time constraints which could hinder the implementation of your chosen plan. The board should collaborate to come up with solutions that her latest blog enable the company to overcome these obstacles and move forward.

This part of the meeting is typically reserved for announcements, congratulatory messages, or condolences attendees may have. It also contains important additions to the upcoming session’s agenda. After that, the chairperson of the board typically ends the meeting by declaring the time to end the meeting so that the secretary can note the time in the minutes.