Boards are time-pressed. PwC’s 2024 Annual Corporate Directors Survey reports 57% of directors say their boards didn’t discuss the company’s stance on social issues in the past year — topics that can fall off crowded agendas.
Using written consents helps to move routine approvals out of the meeting, clearing space on the agenda. Yet many organizations still rely on scattered emails or outdated forms for such consents, which often result in unnecessary meetings.
This expert-designed whitepaper provides a ready-to-use written consent template specifically designed for modern boards, featuring clear wording, proper authority, and audit-ready records, allowing you to approve necessary actions quickly and confidently.
Why do you need a clear written consent form template?
Routine approvals shouldn’t stall operations. When decisions are time-sensitive or directors are dispersed, written consent provides a formal and enforceable path forward without the need to convene a meeting. It preserves fiduciary rigor, creates audit-ready records, and keeps strategic agendas focused on issues that truly require discussion.
It’s not only for directors — many resolutions also require shareholder approval. A ready-to-edit shareholders’ written consent template with signature blocks and space to describe the action helps facilitate timely approvals.
The challenge is execution, however. Many organizations rely on improvised language, inconsistent formats, or unclear authority. These risks can weaken documentation or slow down processes. Our whitepaper shows exactly when to use written consent, what to include, and how to standardize the process.
What the whitepaper provides
Get the practical framework and tools you need to implement written approvals with confidence.
- A plain-English written consent example with a clear structure aligned to common corporate and nonprofit needs
- Draft guidance to define scope, responsibilities, and voluntary agreement
- Written consent scenarios for finance, governance changes, HR policies, and other routine matters
Whether for one-off or recurring standardized approvals, the result is clear, consistent, defensible records.
Who benefits from this whitepaper?
We designed this written consent sample for teams that own board administration and documentation, including the following personnel:
- Corporate secretaries, general counsel, and legal operations
- Startup founders, CEOs, and shareholders who formalize decisions between meetings
- Executive assistants and board administrators who prepare resolutions and maintain records
- Nonprofit and association managers responsible for governance and compliance
Don’t let routine governance slow you down
Bottlenecks around straightforward approvals waste leadership time and dilute meeting agendas. A clear written consent workflow reduces friction while maintaining accountability. With the straightforward example of written consent and guidance, you can:
- Approve urgent or low-controversy items without convening a meeting
- Keep audit trails consistent across entities and jurisdictions
- Reduce drafting time with standardized language and structure
- Focus board meetings on strategy, not paperwork
Download the whitepaper and get started
Access the step-by-step guide and template relied upon by governance professionals to promote efficient decision-making.
Download the template to standardize approvals — fast, compliant, and ready for your next resolution.