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8 Mistakes That Even Good Boards Make

This straightforward article from Anne Wallestad, President and CEO of BoardSource is a must-read for even the best of boards.
Board
Tool

Lessons for Boards from the Nonprofit Overhead Cost Project

Indiana University and the Urban Institute wrote this white paper to share key lessons learned from the Nonprofit Overhead Cost Project.
Board
Tool

Evaluating the Chief Executive

Use this sample process for CEO Evaluation and adjust it to fit your organization.
Board
Article

Getting to the "Heart" of Racial Equity

In this BoardSource blog post, Jim Taylor shares his a story of bringing an equity view to a board that he served on and reflects on lessons learned.
Board
Tool

Board Member's Review of Form 990

This tool from Nathan Wechsler & Company is designed to help board members effectively review the 990 and to consider the organization's policies and...
Board
Template/Sample

Sample Confidentiality Policy

Create or update your confidentiality policy using this sample.
Board
Website

U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor offers online tools for HR managers. The elaws Advisors are interactive e-tools that provide easy-to-understand...
HR
Tool

Using Loans: A Guide to Borrowing for Nonprofit Organizations

This brief guide from Propel Nonprofits looks at types of loans, loan term and when to borrow.
Finance
Tool

Guidelines for Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship

The National Network of Fiscal Sponsors put together these Guidelines and Recommended Best Practices for Fiscal Sponsorship.
Finance
Tool

Operations Inventory of Critical Functions for Succession Planning

Common Good Ventures offers up this tool to collect and organize all of the information critical to keeping our organization operating smoothly in the...
Board
Article

Make the Most of Your Nonprofit’s Social Media

This in-depth tool from donorbox.org serves as a get started guide for social media.
Marketing/Communications
Article

Why Are We Still Struggling with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nonprofit Governance?

A panel of nonprofit scholars and professionals convened at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)...
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion