General Information on Boards

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• Toronto Arts Foundation: Board and Governance Toolkit

• Governance Models and Board Types

• Non-Profit Board Roles and Responsibilities

 

Developing Your Board

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• How To Build an Effective Nonprofit Board: The Complete Guide

• Overview of and Resources for Board Development

• Diversity in Governance by Diverse City

• Board Development 101

• A Template For A Great Board Orientation

• Board Development Best Practices

• Job Descriptions for Board Members

 

Board Tools

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• NAN: Resources for Board Members

• Consensus-Based Decision Making by Seeds for Change

• How to Write Effective Meaning Minutes

• Board Meeting Agenda Templates

• Board of Directors Self-Evaluation Form Template

• Tools for Executive Directors and Boards of Directors

• 10 Ways to Get Your Board Involved in Fundraising

• Dealing Effectively With Non-Profit Board Conflict

 

Succession Planning

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• The Power of Board Succession Planning

• Leadership Transitions: How to Avoid the Mess (Podcast)

• Executive Succession Essentials

 

Governance Policy

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• Free Management Library: Board Policy Templates

• Board Effect: Board Governance Policy Template

• Nonprofit Board Policies and Procedures

• Good Governance Policies for Nonprofits

• Board Policies for the Modern Non-Profit

• Conflict of Interest Policy for Nonprofit Boards