Topics
Topics & Resource Library

This list of topics addresses fundamental aspects of nonprofit board service. Dig in to find information that will help you think through issues or challenges facing your organization.
Support for Boards
Support for Boards

We are committed to providing support that is relevant and accessible to organizations of every size, stage, geography, and programmatic focus.

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Executive Retreat for Nonprofit CEOs and EDs

Meet and connect with other nonprofit chief executives to discuss the unique challenges of your role and what it takes to strengthen the partnership between you and your board.

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Research & Critical Issues
Research & Critical Issues

Strengthened by our broader work to identify and map trends within the nonprofit sector, we are inspiring action on critical issues facing the social sector.
MEASURING FUNDRAISING EFFECTIVENESS

BoardSource has developed a framework for evaluating fundraising effectiveness — one that provides a balanced approach that emphasizes how important it is to invest in strong and sustainable fundraising programs.

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Foundations

BoardSource works with foundations to help support their board leadership and development, their grantees, and also depends on the support of foundations to accomplish it’s important sector-wide work.

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Corporations

Nonprofit board service enables corporations to strengthen communities by leveraging their most valuable asset – their people. BoardSource’s corporate membership program enables companies to access scalable, turnkey support for all of its employees that are serving – or preparing to serve – on a nonprofit board.

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Introducing Nonprofit Board Committees

All the information you need to know about board structure, common standing board committees, and advisory groups in one volume for the first time.

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Our signature Board Support Program offers year-round governance guidance, resources, and leadership development to you, your board, and your organization.

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Membership

Board Support Program

The Board Support Program, our core membership program, is designed for nonprofit organizations that are looking for year-round support, and for those who are committed to continued advancement, helping to strengthen their boards and missions. BoardSource offers additional membership programs for federated networks, foundations, corporations, schools, and individuals .

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Self-Assessment

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Downloadable tools and templates

Ask-an-Expert email service

Live & recorded webinars

Peer networking on BoardSource Exchange

library

200+ articles and resources

An Executive Retreat for CEOs & EDs

Meet and connect with other nonprofit chief executives from throughout the country and sector to discuss the unique challenges of the chief executive role and what it takes to strengthen the leadership partnership between you and your board. This course encourages self-reflection and provides a “safe” place for sharing and learning.

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