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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Board Support Program for Nonprofit Organizations

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.
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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Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

One of the central responsibilities of a nonprofit board member is to help oversee the organization’s financial situation. But financial information can be difficult to fully comprehend. The most comprehensive book BoardSource has ever published on the board’s financial responsibilities is here to help. No accounting degree required!

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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.