Tools and Toolkits

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 …

AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Conflict of Interest with Guidelines on Compelling Benefit AGB 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Takeaways from the Mergers and Affiliations Toolkit Review recommendations and leverage next steps, including questions for further board discussion and resources for further exploration. …

Engage your board in effective discussions about the future of your institution. Use this template agenda to execute a workshop designed to engage a board in effective discussions about the future of the institution by evaluating its current circumstances to determine what transformation …

AGB is equipped with an exceptional board meeting management platform for higher education called AGB OnBoard that gives you the digital power to prepare, organize, and run meetings in real time – for better efficiency and collaboration.

Ensure your higher education system board is following governance best practices. Download this checklist to evaluate your board's governance practices in the following areas: Written documents Updating documents Policies and practices Strategic planning and budget Chief executive compensation and performance review Board assessment …