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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
BoardnetUSA \| Direct Link This Web site focuses on being a catalyst and resource to communities seeking to resolve the difficulties nonprofit boards face in filling their membership needs - as well as the perceived barriers confronting many people who are interested in serving as board members. It features the Board Member FYI with board members discussing issues such as African-American on an All-White Board, and Board Members Who Act Up. Author: Volunteer Consulting Group Preferred Practice: Have A Policy Promoting Pluralism and Diversity within the Organization's Board, Staff, and Constituencies Organizations vary widely in their ability to demonstrate pluralism and diversity. Every organization should establish a policy that is consistent with its mission statement and fosters inclusiveness such as an affirmative action program. Source: Adapted From: Governance, Policy and Program Fundamentals by BBB Wise Giving Alliance Pitfall: Having a Board That is Not Representative Match the diversity of your board and staff to the diversity of the people in your community of supporters and clients. Source: Joel J. Orosz, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Electing a Board Member Because of Their Needed Skill Alone Elect board members because of both their needed skills and their interest in the organization, making sure that each board member is committed to the mission of the organization. Source: Adapted From: Practical Problems and Solutions: Governance Do's and Don'ts: An Overview - Institute on Governance
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
Development Steering Committee \| Direct Link This form provides a sample job description and list of responsibilities for the board development committee. This committee should be led by trustees, but be comprised of non-board members as well. Key Terms: committees, duties, governance, policies, roles and responsibilities Author: Poderis, Tony
Executive Committee \| Direct Link This article abstract explains what an executive committee is, the need for one, and advice on how to prevent abuses of an executive committee. Key Terms: committees, executive committees, governance, policies, roles and responsibilities Author: BoardSource
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
Get Rid of Your Nominating Committee! \| Direct Link This article advises Board Committees to get rid of the nominating committee and instead work with an annual Board Resource Committee. Several tips and responsibilities of a Board Resource Committee are included in the article. NOTE: a paid subscription is needed to view this resource Key Terms: committees, governance, policies Author: Lysakowski, Linda ACFRE \| Published: 2003
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly \| Direct Link This journal is an international, interdisciplinary journal for nonprofit sector research. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly (NVSQ) provides a forum for researchers from around the world to publish timely articles from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Author: ARNOVA
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