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| Board & Staff Responsibilities Clarification Exercise. Download and consider using it in an upcoming meeting to help your board think through their responsibilities as board members. If you plan to use this, request an answer key by emailing impact@xfactorllc.com.
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| Board Model Comparison Matrix compares and contrasts four models of board governance and structure. This matrix may be helpful in determining how to best structure the Board for your CMFI. Download Now
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scheduled for June 8th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Click here to join us for an online chat to discuss this or other Board Governance issues or questions you have. You can ask question, make comments, or just read the information exchange between other participants.
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BOARD GOVERNANCE ARTICLES
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What Good Governance Is and Does - "Good governance is the promise to the community that the non-profit is being well-run and that its human and financial resources are being stewarded well. It validates that the mission of the organization is sound and that the organization's programs and activities support that mission. Good governance helps attract community support and assures quality programming." This quote from Mary Pat Crouch, Vice President with Coxe Curry & Associates, is extremely enlightening. It's easy to focus on the tasks of the Board and miss the real essence of what governance is and doea. Let's unpack this statement more and specifically apply it to CMFIs. Read More
Types of Boards - If you've been around a variety of nonprofit organizations you've probably noticed vast differences in how boards are organized and structured. While there are many wrong ways to approach governance, there is no one right structure or model of board governance for your organization. As a matter of fact, the need for governance will evolve as your organization grows, matures and progresses through its lifecycle. Read More
The Hats Board Members Wear - In most cases, boards of the CMFI organizations are working boards and, as such, board members frequently find themselves wearing different hats as they serve various roles for each organization. These roles are distinct and never does a board member wear any two hats at the same time. Read More
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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10 Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards - The classic list of the basic nonprofit board responsibilities is attributed to Richard T. Ingram and is published by BoardSource and available in the Knowledge Center at BoardSource.
BoardSource 2010 Governance Index - every three years BoardSource conducts research regarding common practices of nonprofit boards in the United States and published the findings in a report. The most recent report was released in November 2010 and is available to download for free. We encourage you to download the index, review it, and see how it can provide insights for your Board.
Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards by R.P Chaitt, W.P. Ryan, and B.E. Taylor available from BoardSource or Amazon.
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