Board Governance

A good board is essential to good governance, but a great board can help your organization withstand the change of leadership, navigate the challenges in the world today, and steer your organization towards the creation of sustained positive impact. Read these resources and learn how to build great, purpose-driven boards.

Board Governance

What are the roles and responsibilities of your organization’s board and its members? How do you assess your board’s performance? Read up on the fundamentals of building, maintaining, and joining a non-profit board.

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Best Practices for Managing and Engaging Skilled Volunteers

Social impact organizations are on a mission to tackle society’s biggest challenges. Read this guide

February 29, 2024

10 Basic Nonprofit Board Responsibilities

Read this resource by BoardSource to find out more about nonprofit board responsibilities.

August 2, 2023

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Board Manual Template

Read our board manual template to learn about the essential elements of a board manual.

August 2, 2023

Staff Perceptions of Board Support & Involvement

Questionnaire

Staff Perceptions of Board Support and Involvement

Download this to find out how your staff perceives your board member’s involvement!

July 24, 2023

Questionnaire

Board Self-Evaluation Questionnaire

Access this self-evaluation questionnaire to find out how you are doing as a board member.

July 24, 2023

Board Appointment Guide for Charities in Singapore

This reading by by the Council for Board Diversity, Ernst & Young, National Volunteer and

July 24, 2023

Training Resources

Board Director Training

Interested in learning more about what it means to be a board director?

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Level Up to Great Boards

To help your organization navigate modern-day challenges, you need more than a functioning board. Read these resources to equip your board with a purpose-driven mindset to lead through change and leave a lasting legacy.

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Tips for Recruiting Members for a Diverse and Inclusive Board

Read this guide and learn more about the tips for

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How to Identify Potential Board Members for Your Organization

Read this guide and learn the way to identify potential

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Are Your Board Committees Working Well? Revisiting Board Structure

Read this resource by BoardSource to revisit your board structure.

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Leading with Intent: BoardSource Index of Nonprofit Board Practices

This resource by BoardSource provides ideas about nonprofit board practices.

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How to Be a Super Board Chair

Read this resource by Jon Huggett and Mark Zitter to

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Purpose-Driven Board Leadership: A Conversation Starter for Boards

Read this conversation starter kit written by BoardSource to learn

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Advisory Board

What is an advisory board? What is the difference between an advisory board and a board of directors? These resources will help you understand what is an advisory board and the role and responsibilities of an advisory board member.

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Who Should Serve on Your Advisory Board?

Read this resource written by Joan Garry to learn more about when and how to create an advisory board that can help your organization.

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What Is the Role of a Nonprofit Advisory Board?

Read this resource written by The Diligent to learn more about the role of a nonprofit advisory board and how you can develop one.

August 3, 2023 No Comments

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Advisory Board Position Descriptions – Best Buddies

Read this resource written by Best Buddies if you would like to know more about the advisory board position descriptions. Take a look at more resources here. Let us know if you like this article! Yes, this post is helpful and informative 🙂

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Nonprofit Advisory Boards: What They Are and Why They Matter

Read this resource written by Boardable to learn more about the best practices for nonprofit advisory boards.

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