Corporate Social Responsibility

One of the most persistent challenges I encounter in association governance is the member who insists that, by virtue of paying their annual subscription, they are entitled to see everything: board minutes, confidential contracts, draft strategy papers, detailed management accounts, even notes from development meetings.

Professional membership bodies exist to uphold high standards, represent their members with integrity, and embody the values of good...

If you’ve worked with volunteer Boards of Directors in membership organisations, you’ve probably encountered a certain refrain: “In my...

There’s something uniquely exhausting about a Friday afternoon meeting. Even if it’s short, even if it’s productive, even if everyone’s...

In an era where information is abundant but trust is scarce, membership organisations face a new and insidious threat: epistemic...

When was the last time your board talked about risk appetite? Not just risk registers, heat maps, or insurance but actual appetite. As...

For many membership organisations, the annual report has become a routine fixture, a box to tick in the governance calendar. And within...

In the governance of nonprofit organisations, every board decision carries weight, not just for strategy and operations, but for mission,...

This morning, like many others before it, I boarded a train in Southampton with good intentions and a full to-do list. I had emails to...

Let’s talk about internationalism - about being "global". Ours is a more global world than ever before, smaller than it’s ever been....

A free downloadable resource for responsible businesses

CSR refers to the belief (and increasing demand) that businesses have an obligation to society beyond their commitments to shareholders.