We understand that board services is one of the most challenging aspects of managing a nonprofit, both from the board perspective and for staff. For this reason, we’ve compiled a database of resources. These resources includes articles and templates that can help your board to operate at its full potential.
Board Resources and Tools
We’ve complied a comprehensive database of resources that can make an impact. Use the table below to search for resources. Please contact us if you have any questions.
| Title | Content |
|---|---|
| Board Toolkit | We understand that board services is one of the most challenging aspects of managing a nonprofit, both from the board perspective and for staff. For … |
| Sample Dashboard Indicators for Your Board | Dashboards can be valuable tools for the executive director and the board when making critical decisions. This sample from CompassPoint will give a framework as you … |
| The Board of an All Volunteer Organization | Many people work in groups in which nobody is paid, everyone is part-time, and everyone can leave any time they want. This includes civic clubs, … |
| Creating and Maintaining Your Bylaws | Annotated Form of Bylaws for a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation [2016] from Public Counsel Here’s an excellent article on what should be in your bylaws. How … |
| Advisory Boards | Advisory boards or committees are made up of volunteers and are formed to give advice and recommendations to a nonprofit’s governing board or management staff. … |
| Conflict of Interest | Nonprofit Conflict of Interest: A 3-Dimensional View an article by Jan Masaoka offers a nuanced view of conflict of interest issues and includes a sample conflict … |
| Term Limits for Nonprofit Boards | The debate on term limits has been waging for decades, if not centuries. So, there is no “settled” answer to this question. But my own … |
| Board Portals and Other Ways to Collaborate | Software can bridge the distance and unite dispersed collaborators by making it easy to present, review, and comment on information. Some tools are designed for … |
| Can Nonprofits Pay Board Members? | Even though compensating board members is standard in the business world, only a small percentage of nonprofits compensate board members. Those nonprofits that do pay … |
| 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 … |
| 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 … |
| 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 … |
| 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. |
| 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 … |
| 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 … |
| 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 … |
| 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 … |
| 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 … |
| Board Job Descriptions | Free Management Library: Sample Job Descriptions for Board Chair, Vice Chair, Committee Chair, Board Member, Secretary, Treasurer Bridgestar: Board Job Descriptions: Board Chair, Board Member |
| Board Roles and Responsibilities | Board Roles and Duties A succinct discussion of a boards roles and duties from the Nonprofit Law Blog. Are you wondering where the line is … |
| Fast Facts About Boards | Quick answers to your basic questions about boards Unlike private businesses, nonprofit organizations are not “owned” by anyone. Instead they are “owned” by the community: … |
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