Boards & Governance

Advancing Good Governance, How Grantmakers Invest in the Governance of Nonprofit Governance

This report is intended to provide grantmakers with ideas and inspiration for taking action to help nonprofits strengthen their boards.

Advancing Good Governance

Avoiding the Pitfalls in Recruiting Board Members

from Secrets of Successful Boards: The Best from the Nonprofit Pros, from pages 18-20 in Chapter 1 by Carol Weisman

http://www.energizeinc.com/art/asecb.html

Board Cafe

A free, weekly e-newsletter for members of nonprofit boards of directors, published by CompassPoint. "Short enough to read over a cup of coffee."
http://www.boardcafe.org/

Board Meeting Minutes - Nonprofit Law Blog

Resource article for what board meeting minutes should include and not include, formatting, content, retention, and more, from California nonprofit attorneys Gene Takagi and Emily Chan.
http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/2011/02/board-meeting-minutes.html

Board Mentoring

by Peter Brinckerhoff, author of Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for Your Nonprofit.

Board Mentoring

Board Recruitment and Orientation: A Step-by-Step, Common Sense Guide 3rd EDITION

by Hildy Gottlieb

Board Recruitment and Orientation: A Step-by-Step, Common Sense Guide 3rd EDITION

Board With Care: Perspectives on Board Governance

The Nonprofit Quarterly's collection of readers' favorite articles on governance.
Board With Care: Perspectives on Board Governance

boardnetUSA™

is the unique website revolutionizing the way nonprofit boards and new leaders find each other. If you're an individual interested in board service or a nonprofit looking for a new board member ... you've come to the right place.

http://www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp

Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations

by: John Carver
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0787976164/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nonpleadcento-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399377&creativeASIN=0787976164

BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index 2010

Written by BoardSource, this 39-page report Includes updates on baseline data about board practices in the United States.

BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index 2010

 

Daring to Lead 2011

A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership, a joint project of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and The Meyer Foundation, 2011.

Daring to Lead 2011

 

Director's & Officer's Liability Insurance

for Nonprofits - Is Your Client Adequately Protected? by Stephen M. Foxman


Directors & Officers Liability Insurance

Executive Director Evaluation Form

Created by Blue Avacado

Executive Director Evaluation

 

Governance As Leadership: Reframing The Work of Nonprofit Boards

by Richard P. Chait
Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards

Growing Your Board Step By Step

Written by Sumac Research. Should a board of directors be made up of friends and relatives, worker bees or community leaders? All of the above, but at different times in the growth of your organization.
http://sumac.com/growing-your-board-step-by-step

Guidestar

Connecting people with nonprofit information
http://www.guidestar.com/

Harvard Business Review on Corporate Responsibility

by Harvard Business Review Paperback Series
Harvard Business Review on Corporate Responsibility (Harvard Business Review Paperback Series)

Hiring a Nonprofit Director Step-by-Step Guide

A Step-By-Step Guide to Hire a Director for a Nonprofit Agency written by Kurt J. Jenne and Margaret Henderson

Hiring a Nonprofit Director Step-by-Step Guide

 

How Are We Doing? A 1-Hour Guide to Evaluating Your Performance as a Nonprofit Board

by Gayle Gifford
How Are We Doing?: A 1-hour Guide To Evaluating Your Performance As A Nonprofit Board

IRS Sample Conflict of Interest Policy

IRS Sample Conflict of Interest Policy

 

Keeping Your Board Above Board

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act sets strict new rules for corporate directors. Can nonprofit boards hold themselves to lesser standards? From Patrick K. O'Hare, principal at Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver, Attorneys at Law, for The Grantsmanship Center.

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/02fall/above.asp

Leader vs. Manager

by Craig Perrin. What's the difference between a leader and a manager?

Leader Vs. Manager

My Board Members Need Some Motivation!

by Sumac Research. This article deals with some of the biggest frustrations with board members and tells you how to deal with each one of them. It also includes a great list of board expectations that you can use to make sure members stay both motivated and committed.
http://sumac.com/my-board-members-need-some-motivation

Nine Keys for Reinvigorating Board Leadership

By Paul Connolly of the TCC Group (formerly The Conservation Company). A one-page PDF.

http://www.tccgrp.com/pdfs/per_art_boardkeys.pdf

Nonprofit Governance: The Why, What and How of Nonprofit Boardship

by John E. Tropman
Nonprofit Governance: The Why, What, and How of Nonprofit Boardship

Nonprofit National Resource Directory

This is a one-stop-shop for nonprofits looking for the resources you need to succeed. Here you will find a free directory of those who specialize in assisting the nonprofit sector to fulfill your mission. Please take a moment to check the listings to find the resources you need to succeed. There are 140+ consultants, coaches, vendors and specialists listed here who are dedicated to helping the nonprofit sector survive and thrive.
http://www.nonprofitnationalresourcedirectory.com

Nonprofit Reserves

Maintaining Sufficient Reserves to Protect Your Not-For-Profit Organization, Spring 2010, by Grant Thorton

Nonprofit Reserves

 

Not On This Board You Don't: Making Your Trustees More Effective

by Arthur C. Frantzreb
Not on This Board You Don't

Organizations Which Rate Nonprofits on Fundraising Efficiency

Organizations Which Rate Nonprofits on Fundraising Efficiency

 

Sample - Board Giving Policy

Sample - Board Giving Policy

 

Sample - CEO Appraisal Tool

CEO Appraisal Tool

 

Sample Agendas

Sample Agendas

 

Sample Board Chair Job Descriptions

Sample Board Chair Job Descriptions

 

Sample Board Effectiveness Questionnaires

Sample Board Effectiveness Questionnaires

 

Sample Board Effectiveness Self-Evaluation

Sample Board Effectiveness Self-Evaluation

 

Sample Board Member Expectations and Job Descriptions

Sample Board Member Expectations and Job Descriptions

 

Sample ByLaw Provision Setting Forth Fundamental Director Duties

Sample ByLaw Provision Setting Forth Fundamental Director Duties

 

Sample Contents for Information Packets Provided to Prospective Directors

Sample Contents for Information Packets Provided to Prospective Directors

 

Sample Delegation of Authority and for Specific Transaction

Sample Delegation of Authority and for Specific Transaction

 

Sample Emergency ByLaw Provisions

Sample Emergency ByLaw Provisions

 

Sample Executive Officer Evaluation Form

Sample Executive Officer Evaluation Form

 

Sample Executive Session Agenda

Sample Executive Session Agenda

 

Sample Form of Action by Unanimous Written Consent

Sample Form of Action by Unanimous Written Consent

 

Sample Form of Waiver of Notice of Meeting

Sample Form of Waiver of Notice of Meeting

 

Sample Job Descriptions for Members of Boards of Directors

assembled by Carter McNamara, Ph.D. for the Nonprofit Management Library.

http://www.mapnp.org/library/boards/brdjobs.htm#anchor328534

Sample Memo Format for Cover Letters re Board Materials

Sample Memo Format for Cover Letters re Board Materials

 

Sample Minutes Guidelines and Templates

Sample Minutes Guidelines and Templates

 

Sample Mission Statements

Sample Mission Statements

 

Sample Outline of Director Orientation Program

Sample Outline of Director Orientation Program

 

Sample Record Retention and Destruction Policy and Schedule

Sample Record Retention and Destruction Policy and Schedule

 

Sample Secretary's Certificate and Formats for Resolutions

Sample Secretary's Certificate and Formats for Resolutions

 

Sample Table of Contents for Director Orientation Manual

Sample Table of Contents for Director Orientation Manual

 

Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofit Boards: A New Governance Paradigm

by Peggy J. Jackson
Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofit Boards: A New Governance Paradigm

Sources of Information on Governance Standards and Practices

Sources of Information on Governance Standards and Practices

 

Summary of Human Resources and Employment Related Laws

Summary of Human Resources and Employment Related Laws

 

Summary of State Charitable Solicitation and Registration Requirements and Forms

Summary of State Charitable Solicitation and Registration Requirements and Forms

 

Ten Essential Responsibilities of Board Chairs

Provided by BoardSource, Inc.

http://www.boardsource.org/Spotlight.asp?ID=14.350

The African American Nonprofit Network (AANN):

A unique resource designed to share opportunities, build relationships, and ultimately strengthen the National Capital Region's nonprofit sector by connecting experienced and talented African Americans with nonprofit organizations seeking new leadership.

http://www.aannexchange.org/

The Best of Board Cafe

by Jan Masaoka
The Best of the Board Café: Hands-on Solutions for Nonprofit Boards

The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance (Essential Texts for Nonprofit and Public Leadership and Management

by Board Source
The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance (Essential Texts for Nonprofit and Public Leadership and Management)

The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution: Real-time Strategic Planning in a Rapid-Response World

by David La Piana
Nonprofit Strategy Revolution: Real-Time Strategic Planning in a Rapid-Response World

The Organized Agenda: A Vital Tool for Efficient Meetings.

A well-prepared and organized agenda is an important tool for helping groups hold orderly, efficient meetings. An organized agenda is not thrown together in a few minutes. Thought and planning are necessary to develop an agenda that provides meaningful information but does not become a lengthy narrative document. In addition, a carefully prepared agenda can influence the outcome of a meeting. This guide, which includes sample agendas, is provided by the University of Illinois Extension.

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/lcr/LGIEN2002-0015.html

The Truth About What Nonprofit Boards Want: The Nine Little Things That Matter The Most

by June J. Bradham
The Truth About What Nonprofit Boards Want: The Nine Little Things That Matter Most

Thinking Outside The BoardRoom

by Terry Willliams, McKinsey & Company

Thinking Outside The BoardRoom (pdf file)

 

TransitionGuides

Dedicated to sustaining and strengthening nonprofits through better managed leadership transitions and related organizational development.

http://www.transitionguides.com/

What's the Point of a Nonprofit Board, Anyway?

by Jan Masaoka, February 2009, Board Cafe; www.blueavocado.org.

What's The Point

Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities and Build Financial Strength

by Ron Mattocks
The Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities & Build Financial Strength