Practising and Demonstrating Diligence: Taking the Right Actions to Fulfil Your Fiduciary Duties
The word diligence might sound rigid at first — a little legal, a little cold. And yet, when you take a closer look, it’s deeply human. It speaks of care, presence, attention, and responsibility — for example, toward an organization. If you’re a board member or officer of a nonprofit, this word directly concerns you. So here’s an invitation to a bit of introspection. Because diligence isn’t just something you have to do — it’s also something you can show. And sometimes, that’s where it gets tricky.