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Checklist of Board Roles and Responsibilities
Basic board roles and responsibilities are the foundation for a successful board. BoardSource has designed this checklist so you can quickly remind yourself of your key responsibilities.
BoardSource Nonprofit Essentials – FAQs
BoardSource has been answering governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for more than 25 years. These are the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to nonprofits and the nonprofit sector in general.
BoardSource Board Responsibilities and Structures FAQs
BoardSource has been fielding governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for over 30 years. Here are the answers to those questions most frequently asked about board responsibilities and structures.
McKnight Foundation Investment Policy Statement
Most foundations are required by law to distribute 5 percent of the value of investment assets each year to charitable and administrative purposes.
Environmental Justice: Exploring the Intersection of Environment and Equity
Whether or not you’re an environmental funder, striving toward equity requires an understanding of environmental racism and environmental justice.
Family Foundation Job Description - Community Relationship Officer
Sample job description for a Community Relationship Officer at a family foundation.
Compensation Benchmarking Resources from Nonprofit Sources
The following resources provide compensation benchmarking, often for both salaries and benefits, for various nonprofit staff positions. Each resource fills a unique niche that may help you set competitive wages and benefits for your organization’s team.
Trust in Civil Society
Public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector.