A MOTION is a statement proposed by a qualified member of the board or committee to propose action or take a position. Motions recorded in the minutes indicate whether a...

POLICIES supplement the governing documents of an organization. They represent the recommended course of action set by an organization's governing body.

A SUCCESSION PLAN is a document that guides the governing board in the planned or emergency departure of the chief executive officer or other key positions.

The CONSENT AGENDA is a concept to save board time. It is a single line on the regular agenda.

MEETING MINUTES are the permanent record of what took place at official meetings of a board or committee. They report on the actions, or lack of actions, of the board.

A series of 1-page samples, summaries, and pointers on topics that enhance nonprofit organizations.

Securing an annual audit of the cooperative’s financial records is the responsibility of the board of directors. Because the board acts as trustee of the corporation’s assets, it is responsible...

We will review the requirements and best practices. I will use our experience with the Cumberland Green Cooperatives Annual Meeting to share with you.

Because the executive director is so central to the agency's success or failure, the board's evaluation of the executive director is an important component of the board's responsibilities. However, evaluations...

A guide to preparing and running co-op AGMs

Fostering community economic development through the cooperative business model

Note: additional requirements may be in place by specific funders/funding agreements

The Capper-Volstead Act provides a limited exemption from antitrust liability for agricultural producers who market their products cooperatively.

The issue of how to conduct appraisals and personal reviews arises as a common theme among worker co-ops.

A major duty of the board of directors is to hire and appraise the performance of the cooperative’s manager. In the past, this responsibility was typically recognized by the directors...

This guide has been prepared for direct dissemination to the general public and is based on the most reliable hazard awareness and emergency education information available at the time of...

Here’s what you can do to prepare yourself and your family

No board’s committee structure should be set in stone. Every board should pay close attention to the needs of the board and the organization, and ensure that its work groups...

Enhance understanding and outcomes by providing a toolkit to the incoming officer approximately three months prior to their taking office.

When arrears grow, the workload for staff and directors grows. They can avoid that extra work by

Please note: This booklet is designed to provide general information about vehicle risks, based on our extensive experience in handling claims and lawsuits against nonprofit organizations.

Samples of Articles of Incorporation

Sample of an Article of Incorporation

In general, committees are delegated bodies charged with accomplishing specific tasks between board meetings and presenting information or recommendations to the full board at a designated time.