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Alliance for Nonprofit Management \| Direct Link This Web site is a professional association dedicated to improving management and governance aptitude of nonprofits. The Web site allows users to read the newsletter, attend conferences, articles, etc. Author: Alliance for Nonprofit Management Preferred Practice: Have a Minimum of Five Voting Members Many organizations need more than five members on the board, however, five is seen as the minimum required for adequate governance. Source: Adapted From: Governance, Policy and Program Fundamentals by BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Board Café \| Direct Link This newsletter is designed to be short enough to read over a cup of coffee, while still providing information to help board members increase their effectiveness. Author: CompassPoint
Board Source \| Direct Link This Web site provides resources through tools; more than 100 booklets, books, videos, CDs, and audiotapes; and an extensive topic search area that features over 20 popular areas of board development with key questions and outlined information. Author: BoardSource Preferred Practice: Have No More than One Paid Staff Person Member Usually the only paid staff member is the chief staff officer and he/she shall not chair the board nor serve as treasurer. Source: Adapted From: Governance, Policy and Program Fundamentals by BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Chronicle of Philanthropy \| Direct Link This newspaper is published online daily and in print biweekly. It is the premiere source of news and information that pertains to the nonprofit sector. NOTE: A paid subscription is required to view this resource. Author: Chronicle of Philanthropy
Collaborative Governance \| Direct Link This article provides an introduction and examples of how collaborative governance may be applied to grantmaking. Key Terms: collaboration, governance, philanthropy news, planning Author: Amsler, Terry; Henton, Doug; Kopell, Malka & Melville, John \| Published: 2005
Collaboratives/Partnerships: Best Practices for Nonprofits \| Direct Link This article reviews the process for formulating effective partnerships and identifies objectives for each step. Key Terms: best practices, collaboration, governance, organizational development, planning Author: Whatcom Council of Nonprofits \| Published: 2002
Community Collaboration \| Direct Link This article provides a risk management checklist to consider before collaborating with private, public, or nonprofit sector organizations. Key Terms: advocacy, collaboration, communication, community collaboration, corporate sponsor, due diligence, risk management Author: Nonprofit Risk Management Center \| Published: 2003
Fundamentals of Effective Board Involvement \| Direct Link This course prepares users to demonstrate competent, passionate, accountable and ethical leadership within their organizations. The course involves good practice information combined with self reflection to result in a personalized approach to governance planning and implementation. Key Terms: board development, board management, CEO performance evaluation, governance, orientation, policies, retention, revitalization, roles and responsibilities, term limits Author: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Preferred Practice: Set Ambitious and Specific Goals Goals that are set high are excellent motivators and they can always be modified if they are found to be set too high - or too low. Source: Johnson Center of Philanthropy Have A Board Member Contract New board members should sign this document spelling out expectations; continuing members should review the document annually. Source: Richard Male & Associates
Mission & Market: The Resource Center for Effective Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships \| Direct Link This is a resources for nonprofit and corporate executives who need to build effective partnerships that enhance both mission and business goals, and serve to build the public trust for the nonprofit sector as a whole. Key Terms: collaboration, communication, governance, marketing, mission, organizational development, organizational managment, planning Author: Independent Sector \| Published: 2004
Nimble Collaboration: Fine-Tuning Your Collaboration for Lasting Success \| Direct Link This book provides samples, how-to's, and action steps for improving collaborative efforts to build trust, reinforce roles, and become more sustainable. Key Terms: collaboration, collaborative meetings, governance, organizational development, organizational management, planning Author: Ray, Karen \| Published: 2002
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