Create Smooth Transitions Using StarChapter’s Board Transition Dashboard

Updated: Jan. 6, 2026  |  Categories: Outdated Processes, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Learn how StarChapter’s Board Transition Dashboard provides a structured, centralized approach for understanding key tasks and chapter operations and aligning responsibilities before, during, and after a board transition.

From Volunteer to Visionary: Leading a Thriving Chapter

Updated: May. 5, 2025  |  Categories: Board Productivity, Board Overload, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Have volunteers who would make great leaders but who are nervous about taking a leadership role? Learn three ways to get them to see chapter leadership differently and set them and the chapter up for success.

When That Chapter Board Member Won’t Quit

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024  |  Categories: Board Productivity, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Learn ways to terminate a trouble board member as well as ways to understand if there is something going on that is affecting their behavior.

Replacing Association Chapter Board Members in the Middle of a Term

Updated: May. 3, 2024  |  Categories: Lack of Resources, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Learn the three things that should be in a mid-term board member replacement plan: make sure the replacement is in your bylaws, know who you need, know where you’ll look for the new person.

What’s your plan when your association chapter admin retires?

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023  |  Categories: Board Overload, Outdated Processes, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

3 signs it’s time for an association chapter board member reboot

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022  |  Categories: Board Productivity, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Here are 3 signs your association board may need a board member reboot. Is it time for one of your members to step down or get some needed training?

Planning Helps Association Chapters Avoid Bottlenecks and Confusion

Updated: Aug. 10, 2021  |  Categories: Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Your association chapter may have plans to avoid a single point of failure. But, what about having plans in these five areas to avoid the surprises that can come with unforeseen circumstances?

Board Dysfunction – Know How to Use It

Updated: Sep. 22, 2020  |  Categories: Board Productivity, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Board personality differences can help you meet the mission of your chapter if you know the source of dysfunction and can figure out how to use it to your advantage.

Interviews Are a Must for Board (and Chapter) Success

Updated: Sep. 22, 2020  |  Categories: Board Productivity, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

An open board position doesn’t mean you hire the first person that raises their hand. Taking the time to interview the candidate(s) will help ensure you get the best person for the job.

Board Job Descriptions: Why You Need Them

Updated: Mar. 29, 2024  |  Categories: Board Productivity, Chapter Leadership Turnover  

Without board job descriptions, members can’t easily decide if they want a board role. Chapters may also have stressed board members ill-prepared for their jobs. Or both. Written board job descriptions deliver tangible benefits.