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BoardSource
BoardSource is the go-to organization for programs and resources that strengthen
the boards of directors of nonprofit organizations. The knowledge center
contains articles, e-books, Q&As, e-newsletters and more, some of which are for
members only. A sampling:
- The Source: Twelve Principles of Governance That
Power Exceptional Boards
- Tips for Communicating Between Board Meetings
- The Power of Diversity
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The Board Chair Handbook
BoardSource
BoardSource also sells items in its bookstore, such as this book the
organization describes as a "definitive guide." Whether you are a seasoned board
chair wanting to brush up and learn something new, an incoming board chair
seeking knowledge and skills, or a person considering the possibility of
becoming a board chair, this guide provides the blueprint for being successful
and effective in your leadership role. |
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What To Ask Every Prospective
Board Member
Guidestar
These thought-provoking questions will reveal things that can be important to
your organization as you build relationships that you hope will be durable,
motivating and productive. |
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Civic Reflections: A Toolkit for
Foundation Boards
Association of Small Foundations
Co-authored by ASF and the Project on Civic Reflection, this resource will help
your board consider the complexity of your work, the values that underlie it and
your own perspectives on giving. |
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Board Cafe
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
An electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards of directors, with
information, opinion, news and resources; there are more than 90 issues in the
archive. |
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Boards That Love Fundraising:
A How-To Guide for Your Board
Jossey-Bass, 2004
This book shows that all board members (no matter the level of experience) can
learn to raise funds, and provides effective tips for more experienced
fundraisers. |
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Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University
This online guide includes hundreds of governance resources on such topics as
board management, communications, planning and legal considerations. It's
updated frequently. |
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The Nonprofit Dashboard: A Tool for
Tracking Progress
BoardSource
Dashboard reports communicate critical information to your board in a
concise, visual, more compelling way to help nonprofit leaders focus
attention on what matters most in their organizations. This new book and
CD-ROM covers deciding what to measure for mission effectiveness,
determining the board's informational needs and then maintaining a
dashboard reporting system, and how to designing the reports and
communicate a specific focus. |
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Coloring Outside the Box...
One Size Does Not Fit All in Nonprofit Governance
This study presents findings and recommendations from
community and organizational leaders about ways to improve board
function and effectiveness, and proposes discussion questions to
facilitate conversations between staff and board leaders about
their roles and responsibilities in maintaining the culture and
values of the organization. The study was authored by Kim Sundet
Vanderwall and Ellen Benavides, and funded by F.R. Bigelow
Foundation, Otto Bremer Foundation, Grotto Foundation, The Jay
and Rose Phillips Family Foundation, The Saint Paul Foundation
and St. Paul Travelers Foundation. |
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The Source:
Twelve Principles of Governance That Power Exceptional Boards
BoardSource
Make a discernable
difference in your organization by moving from passive
stewardship to active leadership. |
