Board Development
The board sets the tone and direction of the organization. Effective board leadership and governance helps ensure that an organization can operate to its fullest capacity.
Creating an effective board is a continual process that includes recruitment, engagement and development. Please explore the resources below, designed to help you build a strong board.
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- Creating a Teen Board/Ambassador Program - includes timeline, tools and procedures by CNPE
- The Principles Workbook: Steering Your Board Toward Good Governance and Ethical Practice - includes 33 principles, discussion points and worksheets for evaluation, planning and action by Independent Sector and BoardSource.
- How to Avoid Conflicts of Interest - state and federal rules, and sample policies by CNPE
- Conflict of Interest Policy and Statement - sample by Montana Nonprofit Association, as highlighted by National Council of Nonprofits
- Conflict of Interest Policy - sample by IRS
- Employee Protection Policy - sample whistleblower policy by Nonprofit RIsk Management Center
- Whistleblower Policy - sample by Authenticity Consulting
- Record Retention and Destruction Policy - template by Donors Forum
- Code of Conduct Statement for Board Members - information by Volunteer Power
- The Nonprofit Policy Sampler - book with CD by Barbara Lawrence and Outi Flynn, BoardSource ($)
- Board Fiscal Responsibilities - webinar and links by CNPE
- Blue Avocado - provocative and fun food-for-thought for nonprofits
- Board Source - building exceptional boards and inspiring board service
- Board Life Matters - inspiring and engaging the next generation in nonprofit board service
- IdeaEncore Network - samples and how-to articles shared by nonprofits
- Nonprofitlaw.com - legal resources, sample contracts
- Conflict of Interest Policy - information by CompassPoint
- Charities Review Council - sample documents and policies
| Event |
Start Date |
City | Event Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taking Your Board to the Next Level | Mar 27 2012 - 8:00am | Albuquerque | Board Development |
| Event | Organization Name |
Date |
City | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Management | Management Development Center | Feb 23 2012 - 6:00pm - Apr 26 2012 - 9:00pm | Albuquerque | $495 |
| STRATEGY for GOOD SUMMIT | Core Thought | Feb 27 2012 - 8:30am - Mar 2 2012 - 2:00pm | Albuquerque | $0 |
| Productive Meetings using the 2011 edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised | Santa Fe Parliamentary Unit | Feb 28 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Santa Fe | $15 |
| Spotlight on Volunteers Conference | New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism | Apr 13 2012 - 7:30am - 3:00pm | Albuquerque | $22 |
| Event | Organization Name |
Date |
City | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONGOING EVENT- Board Governance: Building Passion For Mission | Society for Nonprofit Organizations | Feb 29 2012 - 11:00am - 1:30pm | $125 | |
| A Business Paradigm for Social Impact | Nonprofit Webinars | Apr 4 2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm | $0 | |
| Appreciative Governance: Engagement and Innovation Throughout The Organization | Nonprofit Webinars | Apr 11 2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm | $0 |
