Role

There are many different individuals who work together to support successful nonprofits.

 

Each role has a unique set of responsibilities and must work in partnership with the board and nonprofit leadership to ensure their organization can reach its full potential. Select your role below to view our resources and services specifically tailored to your responsibilities.

 


Reimagining Boards for High Impact

101| Community resource. What if leaders could grow their impact without growing their organizations? Read six primary areas where boards can focus their energy to strengthen community relationships and dramatically increase their impact.

BoardSource Names Monika Kalra Varma as President and CEO

  Washington, D.C., June 24 – BoardSource announced today that social justice leader and legal advocate, Monika Kalra Varma, will become its next president and CEO.  A seasoned nonprofit executive and board leader, Varma brings more […]

BoardSource Announces Leadership Transition

Washington, D.C., December 9 – BoardSource announced today that Anne Wallestad will be stepping down from her position next June after nearly ten years as BoardSource’s president and CEO. In her message to the BoardSource […]

BoardSource and Nonprofit Sector News

Latest News from BoardSource BoardSource Announces Leadership Transition Washington, D.C., December 9 – BoardSource announced today that Anne Wallestad will be stepping down from her position next June after nearly ten years as BoardSource’s president […]

Eight Ways to Increase Your Board's Ability to Work as a Team

301| Community resource. Board work is, fundamentally, a collective effort, and it requires a unique kind of teamwork among members. This resource presents eight tactics you can utilize to increase your board’s ability to collaborate and work as a team.

Six Characteristics of Effective Boards

301| Member-only resource. After interviewing several hundred boards and chief executives and surveying over 1,000 more, researchers Thomas Holland, Barbara Taylor, and Richard Chait discovered six specific characteristics and behaviors that distinguish strong boards from weak boards