Glossary Archive

How Improving Accessibility Bolsters Board Diversity

One in four people in the United States live with some form of disability, but the boardroom often lacks diversity when it...

Are You Prepared for the Next Board Meeting?

Agendas. Minutes. Reports. Last-minute changes. Approvals. The to-do list for board administrators and staffers seems...

What is a Board of Directors?

What exactly is a board of directors? What are their key responsibilities? Oftentimes, people associate the phrase “board...

Why Every Credit Union Needs a Board Management Solution

A web-based board portal makes board meetings more effective, more secure, and supports regulatory compliance –...

Product Update: August 2021 Release

What’s New at OnBoard OnBoard has launched new, innovative features to help you do more for your board. Check out the...

The Next Level for Board Intelligence

OnBoard will shape a new era of effectiveness, collaboration, and productivity; all powered by the next level of board...

OnBoard Releases Results from First Annual Board Effectiveness Survey

Survey respondents indicate that digital meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic created more effective, collaborative,...

A Special Holiday Thanks from Paroon

As we close out 2020, I want to take a moment to share my thoughts with you. In my view, the COVID-19 pandemic has made this...

Passageways Honored to Win Seven Stevie® Awards at 2020 American Business Awards

We are delighted to announce that we’ve been named the recipient of seven Stevie® Awards at The American Business...

Sam Jacobs: Focus on Problems During Board Meetings, Not Achievements

Pavilion Founder and CEO Sam Jacobs believes board members should use meeting time to discuss problems, not achievements....

How to Read a Startup Term Sheet: Step-by-Step Guide

A term sheet is an agreement given by a startup investor or venture capitalist outlining the terms and conditions of an...

How to Host an Effective Startup Board Meeting

Learn how to host an effective startup board meeting by following these mission-critical steps to build your board meeting...

Startup Capital: 5 Popular Funding Sources in 2022

The most effective founders rely on startup capital to fuel business growth. Here is a list of the most popular funding...

Startup Incubators: 5 Top Options in 2022

What are the most popular startup incubators? A startup incubator equips startup orgs with the resources and capital to...

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG): Overview

What is ESG? Short for “environmental, social, and corporate governance,” ESG is a governance model that enables boards...

How to Host an Effective Hybrid Meeting

A hybrid meeting is a meeting where some attendees join in-person while others connect remotely. Follow these simple steps...

What is an Advisory Board and How to Set One Up

What is an Advisory Board? (Overview, Roles, and Responsibilities)

An advisory board is responsible for providing the necessary oversight and direction needed to help a corporation,...

5 Responsibilities of an Executive Director

An executive director leads a company or organization, providing the necessary oversight to help the board of directors...

5 Easy Ways to Engage Board Members

While a board of directors brings strong industry connections and the ability to take the organization to the next level,...