The following
links are resources that Literacy New York has found useful for information.
If you have other
resources you would like to share with your colleagues, please contact ccarlin@literacynewyork.org.
Board
Source
www.boardsource.org/
Board Source has a goal of “building effective nonprofit boards,”
and their site offers feature articles on many board development topics
such as the board’s role in executive director succession and
evaluation. The site also offers a well-designed “Essentials”
section with many FAQ’s that answer many aspects of board and
nonprofit governance. A board glossary helps new board members navigate
the verbal terrain.
Boardnet
USA
www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp
This site acts as a clearinghouse for individuals seeking nonprofit
board service and nonprofits who are looking for board members. The
site operates in conjunction with monster.com and has listed 10,000
board candidates in 47 states.
The Grantsmanship
Center
www.tgci.com/magazine/00summer/board1.asp
The Grantsmanship Center provides workshops and publications about
many facets of grant writing, fundraising, and Boards of Directors.
Look at: “Resolving Board Conflicts” by Marion Peters
Angelica.
Mentoring
Canada
www.mentoringcanada.ca/training/Boards/index.html
Mentoring Canada has designed a tutorial that clearly outlines board
and member responsibilities and expectations. “The Fundamentals
of Effective Board Involvement” is a good way to halp potential
board members assess their strengths and interests.
Michigan
Nonprofit Association
https://mna.msu.edu/nonprofitb.asp
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Nonprofit Boards: Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards;
Resource for Nonprofit Boards: Alliance for Nonprofit Management –
Board Café - Free Management Library - The Nonprofit Good Practices
Guide.
Minnesota
Council of Nonprofits
www.mncn.org/info/more_gov.htm
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
A nonprofit’s board of directors is responsible for defining
the organization’s mission and for providing overall leadership
and strategic direction to the organization. Excellent articles, e.g.,
Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence – pdf download
available free.
Independent
Sector
www.independentsector.org/
Independent Sector, 1828 L Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036. Phone
202/223-8100. Independent Sector produces a “Nonprofit Management
Series” that contains several entries related to board management.
Each of the nine pamphlets comprising the series is $5.00, and the
series price is $35.00. Brian O'Connell, President of Independent
Sector, has also written a book entitled The Board Member's Book available
through Independent Sector for $16.95.
