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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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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.

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Chief Executive Transitions: How to Hire and Support a Nonprofit CEO - Cover image on red background

New edition of the award-winning book, Chief Executive Transitions

Hiring and supporting the CEO is one of the board’s most important responsibilities. Doing it effectively is crucial to the future success of your nonprofit. Do it right. Get it right.

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Welcome to the BoardSource Store

Browse 100+ resources for all types of nonprofit organizations. We’ve organized them by topic, role, and level to help you find what you need, and quickly.

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 14th. All orders placed over the weekend will be shipped on Tuesday, October 15th.

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New edition of the award-winning book, Chief Executive Transitions

Welcome to the BoardSource Store

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 14th. All orders placed over the weekend will be shipped on Tuesday, October 15th.

Structures and Practices of Nonprofit Boards

Succession Planning: A Roadmap for the Changes to Come

Taming The Troublesome Board Member

Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards: The Companion Workbook

The Accountable Nonprofit: Ethics & Regulations You Need to Know

The Board Building Cycle: Nine Steps to Finding, Recruiting, and Engaging Nonprofit Board Members Webinar

The Business Professional’s Guide to Nonprofit Board Service: Leveraging Your Talents for the Social Sector

The Conversation You are Not Having – and Should Be Having – about Measuring Your Fundraising Effectiveness

The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

The Nonprofit Board Member’s Guide to Lobbying and Advocacy

The Nonprofit Board’s Role in Mission, Planning, and Evaluation

The Nonprofit Dashboard: Using Metrics to Drive Mission Success

The Power of Nonprofit Board Advocacy – A Discussion Guide for Boards

The Practitioner’s Guide to Governance as Leadership: Building High-Performance Nonprofit Boards

The Unique Role of the Board Chair in Fostering Great Governance

Transformational Governance: How Boards Achieve Extraordinary Change