Getting Started
–BoardnetUSA: Board Recruitment Sample
–Bridgespan: Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse Board
–MassNonprofit News: Board Orientation Yields High Interest, Strong Governance
–National Council of Nonprofits (NCN): Diversity on Nonprofit Boards
–NCN: Finding the Right Board Members for Your Nonprofit
Board Member Resources (For leadership and employee resources, click here)
–BoardSource: Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education
–MNN 411 Article: How the Voice of Your Board Can Advance Your Mission
–NCN: Board Roles and Responsibilities
–NCN: How to be a Great Nonprofit Board Member (PDF)
–NCN: Self-Assessments for Nonprofit Boards
–Raise Funds: How Board Members Can Become Effective Fund-Raisers
–TSNE MissionWorks: Governance Best Practices- Resources from Nonprofit Experts
Financial Literacy
–Nonprofit Law Blog: Duties of the Treasurer of a Nonprofit Corporation
–MNN 411 Article: 6 Reasons Finance Belongs in Your Nonprofit Board Room
–NCN: Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Boards
–The Wallace Foundation: Governance Resources for Nonprofit Financial Management
Governance Policy Tips
–Charities Review Council: Document Checklist for the Accountability Wizard
–Nonprofit Law Blog: Board Meeting Minutes
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