Top 10 Ways to Get Investigated by a State Regulator
Nonprofit board members need to understand the regulatory environment in which their organizations operate. State attorneys general have the power to bring a nonprofit to justice if it is not in compliance with state laws. How can you avoid these top ten legal risks? BoardSource has compiled this resource to help you do just that. […]
Taking Action on Board Diversity
Leading with Intent: 2017 National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices published by BoardSource reveals some troubling information about the diversity of today’s nonprofit boards. We’re making little progress in diversifying our boards, are dissatisfied with our board diversity, but are doing little to prioritize it in our board recruitment practices. In an effort to spark action, […]
The Board and Fundraising
In her article Getting to 100% Board Giving, author Jan Masaoka offers five great ideas to get you there.
Board Member Contracts
Call it a contract or an agreement, it’s an excellent idea to have a written statement outlining your board members’ responsibilities and legal duties. Here are some samples you can use to develop one tailored for your board. Board Member Contract Board Member Commitment Agreement
Board Staff Interactions: What’s Acceptable, What’s Not?
This compilation of FAQs from BoardSource helps explain the ins and outs of the board–staff partnership. (Zolpidem)
Board Meetings: Agendas, Minutes, and Other Considerations
One of the most effective ways to accomplish productive meetings — and strong governance — is to carefully design an agenda and then closely facilitate to that agenda. At All About Boardsyou’ll find valuable information and samples of agendas, minutes, consent agendas, meeting management and parliamentary procedure. Unproductive meetings are frustrating time wasters. A good meeting […]
Resources to Help Build a Better Board
Comprehensive resources for both those new to boards and those wanting to improve their boards All About Boards offers tools, advice and counsel on all aspects of building and sustaining an effective board. Includes sample bylaws, board job descriptions and evaluation formats. If you are creating a new board, or trying to revitalize an existing […]
The Board and the Executive Director
Evaluating, preparing for transition, setting compensation, understanding board vs ED roles EVALUATING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR “Evaluating the Executive Director,” Blue Avocado; “Executive Director Evaluation Survey Form,” Blue Avocado; “Conducting Executive Director Performance Evaluations,” Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 360 Degree Evaluations,” The Nonprofit Quarterly. EXECUTIVE TRANSITIONS Succession Planning […]
Evaluating the Board
Tools for self assessment Board self-assessment aims to help a board do its job better by improving members’ understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Using these self assessment tools can help your board become a stronger team, improve their problem solving skills and increase their accountability. (Zolpidem) Tailor these samples to your organization’s needs. […]
Recruiting Board Members
Guidelines, tips and tools BoardSource’s Board Recruitment Center has a Recruit Board Members section for nonprofit staff and board members where you can find some tips and tools on how to find the board members you need to succeed. It also includes a section for individuals called Serve on a Nonprofit Board with an introduction […]
