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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.

Learn more about how we support nonprofit boards
Join us at the 2020 BoardSource Leadership Forum as we revisit what it means to be purpose-driven leaders, reimagine what is possible for our missions, and uncover the power of advancing the public good for the communities we serve. Explore the conference and register today.

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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.

Learn more about our work with corporations.

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.

Learn more about how we support nonprofit boards
Join us at the 2020 BoardSource Leadership Forum as we revisit what it means to be purpose-driven leaders, reimagine what is possible for our missions, and uncover the power of advancing the public good for the communities we serve. Explore the conference and register today.

Explore
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.

Learn More
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.

Learn more about how we work with foundations.
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.

Learn more about our work with corporations.

Advisory Board

Advisory Board Versus Governing Board—Is There a Difference?

October 31, 2016

In my long career working with nonprofits, I have interfaced with many volunteer board members. These nonprofit board members have served on either advisory boards or governing boards. Many people continue to ask me is […]