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Helping your chair and board to be more effective
This is the second blog by Liz Lowther, CEO of AoC, about this research. Read the first blog. In my last blog we explored the AoC, ACEVO and…
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Board behaviours and the chair – CEO relationship
Recent research undertaken by AoC, ACEVO, and nfpResearch looked into board behaviours and dynamics and the chair-CEO relationship. Here, AoC CEO Liz Lowther explores some of the findings…
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The cyber governance journey for charities
This guest blog by Jessica Figueras from CxB – Cyber Governance for Boards explores what trustees and chairs can do to put in place a governance framework for…
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No chair is an island
“No chair is an island” might well have been John Donne’s opening sentence, if the 16th century poet had been commissioned to write this blog on the merits…
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Trusteeship – the good and bad news
nfpResearch has just released some insights into trusteeship which contain both encouraging and disappointing news. Here, AoC CEO Liz Lowther explores the results and what they mean for…
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Reimagining endowments for a modern era
Lucy Rhodes, partner in the Charity and Social Enterprise team at Bates Wells, reflects on a resurgence of interest in endowment funds and the options available to charities.…
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How to unlock the impact of effective teamwork on your board
Suneet Sharma, an experienced board member and governance consultant, shares his insights on how boards can become effective teams. A board is a mixing pot of purpose, personality…
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How do we make charity and non-profit boards better?
Last week we were delighted to welcome chairs, trustees, and governance enthusiasts to our event on making charity boards better. Generously hosted by CCLA Investment Management, we had…
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Organisational culture: The greatest risk you can’t see and the greatest opportunity you can shape
When charity boards sit in their quarterly meetings and the agenda turns to risk, the conversation often revolves around compliance frameworks, audit trails, or safeguarding checklists. Yet, beneath…