This article from BoardSource contains key elements, practical tips and a sample board fundraising policy and shares how a nonprofit board and chief executive can work together to ensure that the organization has adequate financial resources to meet its mission.
RESOURCES FOR NONPROFIT BOARD LEADERSHIP
We periodically add new tools to this virtual library of helpful resources related to best practices in nonprofit board leadership and governance.
If you have suggestions of resources that would be most helpful to you, please let us know.
Two additional tools that may be useful to your nonprofit or board are accessible via the main Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations website:
- 1) Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice in Hawai‘i
- 2) Mission-Driven Executive Transition Toolkit
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Fundraising Communications Toolkit for Board Members
This article from BoardSource describes how to create a Fundraising Communications Toolkit for your board members to provide them with the “tools” that they need to effectively raise funds for your organization.
Merger and Alliance Toolkit
The Merger and Alliance Toolkit from La Piana Consulting offers practical guidance and concrete methods for assessing collaborative opportunities, negotiating agreements, implementing partnerships, and integrating systems and structures as needed to pursue a common mission.
How Stakeholders Can Help Nonprofits Face the Challenge of COVID-19
Restructuring will be vital to mitigating some of the damage done by COVID-19 to the clients and causes that nonprofits exist to serve. However, it will be difficult, and nonprofits cannot do it alone; stakeholders—foundations, government agencies, membership groups, and technical assistance providers—must assist them in the process. Read more in this 10-page publication from […]
Recruiting for Board Diversity — Without Disrespecting People of Color
This blog post from BoardSource shares thoughts about prioritizing recruiting for diversity on boards.
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nonprofits
From the National Council of Nonprofits, a comprehensive round-up of practice pointers, questions, and resources for inspiration and guidance on how to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental values – and how to make sure these values are reflected in the operations and activities of your nonprofit.