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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.

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

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

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.

The mission of ABC Organization is [mission]. As the highest leadership body of the organization, and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for

As the board of directors, you must know that both real and apparent conflicts of interest can occur while conducting business

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Whether the orientation of your new board member is approached informally or formally, be sure to include the basics needed for new board members to become engaged in the work...

Directors are seated to fulfill the responsibilities of governance on behalf of the members – a fiduciary duty

Why and how your board should develop its policies

Board Practices – A compilation of ASAE Executive Section listserv input during March, 2010.

Ever end a board meeting wondering if it was worth the time? Do the minutes demonstrate innovation and decisiveness in advancing the mission and goals?

How can you avoid a boardroom meltdown --- when voices are raised, fingers pointed, or directors leave mad?

The Nonprofit Board Self-Assessment Tool is designed to help nonprofit organizations evaluate their board's performance and identify priorities for future board activities.

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Is this a frequent scene at the start of board meetings? The meeting is called to order, and suddenly, nearly everyone at the table — even the board chair —...

BOARD MEETINGS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ever watch a board meeting that looked more like a volleyball game? The sport is between teams of players separated by a net, each trying to score points before the...

External influences are a catalyst for change on association boards. The economy causes members and sponsors to evaluate participation

Records of shared-ownership housing, now known as condominiums, are contained in Babylonian documents

We’ve always done it this way.” It’s a reply to, “How did you design the board agenda?”

Every nonprofit has a mission or a statement of purpose. It communicates the organization’s reason for existence and public benefit.

There is always too much to do, and not enough easy information. Each of these groups builds on the work of the group before it, and benefits from the same...