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By: Dee Dee Smith
The 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Tax Code sets rules pertaining to a religious group's involvement in political activity. more...
By: Erin Legg
The board's nominating committee leads the board recruitment cycle. more...
By: Erin Legg
A year-round recruitment strategy will ensure that skilled directors committed to the organization represent the board of directors. more...
By: Erin Legg
Many non-profit organizations incorporate regular evaluation of the board of directors as a commitment to governance best practices. more...
Job Descriptions for Board Members
By: Erin Legg
Whether using a job description to recruit new board members, as part of the orientation process, or as an evaluation tool, there are some key elements to include. more...
By: Erin Legg
A board of directors that is committed to ongoing development will ensure a board orientation process is in place. more...
By: Erin Legg
Giving board members opportunities to rate their job performance is a fundamental part of the overall board evaluation system and integral to best governance practices. more...
By: Erin Legg
A board of directors can benefit from regular assessments of its meeting processes. more...
By: Erin Legg
Time to refine the board's strategies for managing your organization? Create the opportunity for growth with a winning retreat. more...
Non-profit Board Responsibilities
By: Estela Kennen
A non profit's board of directors has several important responsibilities to fulfill. This article reviews basic non-profit board governance. more...
How to Write Non-profit Bylaws
By: Estela Kennen
Use this sample bylaw template to help you write bylaws for your non-profit's board of directors. more...
By: Estela Kennen
Meeting minutes are a record of what happened at a meeting. Find out how to write good meeting minutes with these tips and sample template. more...
By: Estela Kennen
A good nonprofit board of directors doesn't just happen. It must be worked on. Here are some considerations to get you started. more...
By: Estela Kennen
A good meeting agenda will serve as a guide to participants, making the meeting more efficient and productive. This article provides a sample agenda and explanation. more...
All contributing articles in Non-Profit Governance (general)