Policy Governance Resources
Other Information Sources on Policy Governance There are many resources related to nonprofit boards and their functioning. Many address governance in some manner. But I have found it difficult to find sources of good and practical information on the policy governance model. Here are some of the policy governance resources I have found to be useful. Books […]
Nonprofit ownership — who owns a nonprofit and why is ownership important?
Who owns a Non-Profit and Why is Ownership Important? Nonprofit ownership is a concept boards can struggle with. It is commonl for a board to believe it is acting properly without having a good conceptual or operational understanding of who their owners are and what those owners expect from the organization. Identifying the owners for […]
Non Profit Board Policy Governance Basics – A Simple Overview Diagram
Non profit board policy governance is often difficult to explain. Following is a short description and diagram. Ends Policies Boards first establish ends policies for the organization. These policies specify the benefits the organization should deliver, who should receive the benefits, and what should it cost to deliver the benefits. Executive Limitations Policies The board then […]
Nonprofit Board Governance
Nonprofit board governance Looking for information and help on nonprofit board governance? Nonprofit board governance is difficult. Little is done to prepare board members for this hard work. Good information exists on standard board duties such as fiduciary responsibility, legal obligations, selecting a CEO, etc. But little is said about the basic reason boards exist — governance; making […]