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Recommended Action Items: Your First 100 Days as Foundation CEO
The idea of the “first 100 days” as a critical period in laying the foundation for a new leader’s tenure dates back to Franklin D. Roosevelt, who conducted a radio address at the end of the third month of his …
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Recommended Pre-Reads for Foundation CEOs and Board Members
AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Conflict of Interest with Guidelines on Compelling Benefit
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This statement, drafted with input from higher education leaders, recommended 12 principles to inform board decisions and discussion on conflict of interest. The companion “Guidelines on Compelling …
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Forging Effective Partnerships with the Foundation Board and Institution President
While seasoned advancement professionals are likely familiar with working with a president or other CEO, they may never have reported to a board or been responsible for supporting a board in fulfilling its fiduciary and oversight responsibilities. They also may …
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Influences on Board Independence and Leadership Toolkit
To serve as effective fiduciaries, governing board members must put the best interests of the institution first, to ensure its mission fulfillment and long-term sustainability. While they must be open and listen to a wide range of viewpoints and approaches …
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Public Board Members: Appointments and Responsibilities
Appointing qualified, informed board members who understand and embrace fiduciary duties and governance leading practices is imperative. This checklist, adapted from the Minnesota Regents Candidate Advisory Council, outlines the capabilities and accountabilities appointees should embody.
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Board Readiness for Fiduciary Responsibilities
A governing board with qualities like the following can recognize influences that may conflict with its mission and priorities and is prepared to deal with them appropriately. How well do these qualities describe your board?
Fiduciary Decisions
Governing board decisions reflect the …
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Influences on Board Independence and Leadership: Examples: Sources of Tension
Colleges, universities, and institutionally related foundations may face situations that further complicate their efforts to advance and strengthen mission-focused outcomes. Governing boards that have or may encounter conflicts should update their governance policies, practices, risk management frameworks, and communications plans …
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Board Professional Membership Toolkit
The resources in this toolkit are designed to help you excel in your position through professional development and networking opportunities. By accessing the resources in the toolkit, you will be better equipped to assist your board to govern with confidence …
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Board Professional First-Year Checklist
Get a head start on your first year of AGB membership.
Use this checklist as a guide to AGB resources that will help position you for success with appropriate tools, professional development, and networking opportunities. This checklist can be …
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Mergers and Affiliations: Key Recommendations and Next Steps
Takeaways from the Mergers and Affiliations Toolkit
Review recommendations and leverage next steps, including questions for further board discussion and resources for further exploration.
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