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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No accounting degree required.

NEW EDITION: Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

You don’t need an accounting degree to help oversee your organization’s financial situation. You do need an understanding of your fiduciary responsibilities. We’ve compiled everything you need to know into the new edition of Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards.

Membership

Board Support Program for Nonprofit Organizations

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 .