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Blog

· Dec 3, 2018

· 7 min read

What is the function of a nonprofit board of directors?

By The Diligent team

As governing body, nonprofit boards of directors focus on the organization's mission. Some of their primary duties include strategy, goals & managing risks.

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Blog

· Nov 29, 2018

· 7 min read

Board governance structure: Public vs. private boards

By The Diligent team

Public and private boards have operational differences, but both can meet their governance challenges with the best board portal technology possible.

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Blog

· Nov 23, 2018

· 6 min read

What is electronic filing?

By The Diligent team

Simply put, electronic filing is a computer-based system for the storage, cataloguing and retrieval of documents whether paper or electronic files.

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Blog

· Nov 19, 2018

· 5 min read

Five best practices to prevent insider trading

By The Diligent team

Learn the five best practices to prevent illegal insider trading in order to ensure financial compliance & protect your entities from abuse.

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Blog

· Nov 7, 2018

· 6 min read

Best practices in corporate financial management

By The Diligent team

Following the best practices of corporate financial management will better allow your organization to manage their entities and ensure global success and compliance.

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Blog

· Oct 19, 2018

· 5 min read

Contract monitoring & evaluation: What entity professionals should know

By The Diligent team

After entering a contract, organizations have a legal duty to oversee a vendor's compliance. This involves reporting, monitoring, and evaluation at three key levels.

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Blog

· Oct 18, 2018

· 6 min read

How to change an advisory board meeting agenda

By The Diligent team

Understanding how to change an advisory board meeting agenda is a crucial part of meeting management and makes sure governance principles are followed.

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Blog

· Oct 17, 2018

· 5 min read

Data vs. Information: When does a fact become an insight?

By The Diligent team

Using data to inform business decisions is the final stage of data gathering, transforming information into actionable knowledge or insights.

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Blog

· Oct 12, 2018

· 6 min read

Board director committees and what they do

By The Diligent team

Board director committees function to provide the board as much information as possible and to properly provide recommendations regarding issues.

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Blog

· Oct 9, 2018

· 6 min read

The difference between corporate governance & corporate social responsibility?

By The Diligent team

The terms corporate governance and corporate social responsibility are important for corporations, industries and society at large.

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Blog

· Oct 3, 2018

· 6 min read

The benefits of electronic filing with the UK Companies House

By The Diligent team

Electronic filing through the UK Companies House offers the benefits of speed, efficiency, cost management and security. Learn more about how and why you should file this way.

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Blog

· Oct 2, 2018

· 6 min read

Board meeting minutes rules and how to remain compliant

By The Diligent team

Board meeting rules can be complex. Learn how boardrooms rely on Robert's Rules of Order for best practices on taking board meeting minutes.

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