Board members often have long tenures, and your board has tremendous responsibility and decision-making power. As such, it's critical to the success of your organization to have the right composition...

The board of directors is central to the operations of cooperative business.

When directors join a board, they expect to receive and read the governing documents. The bylaws, policies, and articles of incorporation outline board authority and limitations.

After many board meetings, I hear the staff say, “They loaded me up with all sorts of new projects.” One way to ease the burden on staff from volunteers is...

Bringing on a terrific board member is only the first step. Taking the time to ensure that each board member becomes personally invested and engaged in the organization's mission is time...

In order to empower nonprofits to successfully engage board members and build a more professional, more accountable board, there are seven key tenets of board engagement along with actionable tips...

Volunteers are busy people who contribute great value to the organization. The evaluation process is an approach to ensure the best use of the board’s time, as well as helping...

Sample Board Evaluations

We’ve asked the Nominating Committee to conduct this brief interview so we can gauge volunteer satisfaction and make improvements.

With board service comes fiduciary roles. Information and orientation will help directors understand the responsibilities. (Circle the best answers.)

With board service comes fiduciary roles. Information and orientation will help directors understand the responsibilities.

In housing co-ops, certain general statements are typically found in their Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Information Bulletin.

Your board probably already has some organization in place – formal committees with delegated responsibilities. However, board governance takes the idea of defining board organization and responsibilities a step further by implementing...

Welcome to the board! While you may feel like the new guy on the block, nearly every board has a class of "freshmen directors."

Serving on a board of directors is an important responsibility. This guide informs volunteer leaders about the unique aspects of governance in a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization. The information is applicable...

Association board manuals come in varied shapes and sizes. Volunteer directors rely on them to understand their responsibilities

A compilation of practices offered through the ASAE Executive Section listserv in March

Those who report that their board members are prepared for meetings also report positive board culture.

The 2017 National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices, led by Intent, found that chief executives and board chairs agree that there is a relationship between board meeting preparation and board...

Guide

BoardSource has been fielding governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for over 30 years. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about board meetings.

Sample Board Member Agreement

Sample Board Member Application Form

Are nonprofit board members required to conduct themselves in any particular manner? Yes! Under well-established principles of nonprofit corporation law, a board member must meet certain standards of conduct and...