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Whether you’re stepping into your first board meeting or have attended countless meetings without fully grasping how decisions take shape, this guide is for you. It’s time to say goodbye to “going with the flow” and start confidently navigating board decisions using Robert’s Rules!

Are you dreaming of crafting a unique governance style? That’s exciting! But while new methods come and go, Robert’s Rules remains the trusted foundation of board governance. Its tried-and-true framework is the backbone of nearly all modern systems. That doesn’t mean there isn’t room for innovation, but the core elements of the process need to occur, even if they’re modified. 

This straightforward guide offers a clear, high-level overview of Robert’s Rules of Order, covering its purpose, process, language, and even areas where you can innovate. Dive in and empower yourself to lead and influence with ease!

 


Katie Appold, MPA

Katie’s nonprofit career includes a variety of leadership roles for human service, foundation, and publishing-related nonprofits, as well as many volunteer roles. Under Katie’s leadership, nonprofit organizations have developed new programs related to free healthcare, affordable and accessible housing, and literacy programs for K-12 students. In her first Executive Director role, Katie increased the annual revenue of the organization she led by 300% and received the top grant prize in the nation for affordable housing through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. She went on to help establish Do More Good, a nonprofit educational platform that eventually merged with Nonprofit Hub, one of the largest free content sites for nonprofits in North America. Today, Katie serves as the contracted leader of Inform USA in addition to her work with Nonprofit Nav and as an adjunct professor of nonprofit leadership and fundraising for Cornerstone University. Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in business administration and a master’s degree in nonprofit leadership. Katie serves on the boards of Gracious Grounds, the Grand Haven Children’s Museum, and the National 211 Steering Committee.