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Board Development and Governance

BoardSource

http://www.boardsource.org/
A resource for strengthening nonprofit boards, BoardSource includes training and professional development opportunities, topic papers, questions and answers about nonprofit boards, and an extensive bookstore. BoardSource provides resources, programs, and services to the nonprofit community and publishes material on nonprofit governance, offering many booklets, books, videos, and audiotapes. The web site offers a free and many products. 


BoardnetUSA

BoardnetUSA is dedicated to the express purpose of connecting nonprofit boards and new leaders.The site is designed to be a platform for a national collaborative network of communities working locally to enhance nonprofit board governance.

Free Complete Toolkit for Boards

The Library provides easy-to-access, comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management.  The Library has very large well-organized collection of resources with 650 topics in the Library connecting to 5,000 links.

Board Cafe

Resources, publications, and a free electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards of directors.  Board Cafe, a collaborative project of CompassPoint Non-Profit Services and the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is the electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards of directors.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide

http://www.npgoodpractice.org/concept/Board%20Management
The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide seeks to capture, organize, disseminate and promote the use of knowledge and good practices in the nonprofit sector: see Board Management.

The Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals

http://www.governanceprofessionals.org
The Society acts as a positive force for enlightened corporate governance

Governance Basics

http://www.mncn.org/info/basic_gov.htm
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits provides basic concepts and guidelines about governance.

Nonprofit Board Basics Online

http://www.compasspoint.org/boardbasics
Interactive animated virtual conference. Attend sessions and have "conversations" with animated characters. Includes an online self assessment and a virtual conference bag of resources. Nonprofit Organizations use this course as part of their new board orientation or as part of their board recruitment process (especially if they are recruiting individuals with little or no board experience).

Urban Institute:  Nonprofit FAQ

http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/PubApps/nonprofitfaq.php
Many categories for leaders to scan and get quick answers to questions.

"The Makings of a Good Nonprofit Board Member"

http://www.portland.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/1998/02/09/editorial3.html
This article in the Charlotte Business Journal provides insights into how to avoid being "the board member from hell" that keeps nonprofit leaders up at night.

Community Driven Institute

http://www.help4nonprofits.com/H4NP.htm#HG
Questions and answers about governance and nonprofit boards.

Board Guide

http://www.nonprofitexpert.com/board%20guide.htm
Board information and resources - see  categories Board Development, Board Guide, and Board Paradox.

Society for Nonprofit Organizations

http://www.snpo.org/resources/boards.php
The Society for Nonprofit Organizations promotes a vigorous nonprofit sector through education, collaboration and research in order to advance healthy and participatory communities. These 2 links take you to further links and resources about nonprofit board and governance matters.

Executive Service Corps

http://www.escus.org/
The Executive Service Corps Affiliate Network (ESCAN) is a nationwide network of nonprofit consulting organizations. ESC affiliates are management support organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities they serve. They accomplish this by providing high quality, affordable consulting services and other technical assistance to nonprofits, schools, and government agencies.