Governance Q&A: Board and funder are too close for comfort

I sit on the board of an organization that is greatly intertwined with a major funder. The board members of the major funder are also the only members of my organization.

Governance Q&A: Leaving a board of directors under difficult conditions

I want to resign from my position on a board of directors due to mismanagement by the board chair. How can I leave on a positive note, with a good reference?

All a-board!

Is serving on a board of directors the right way to help grow your career?

Governance Q&A: The importance of an independent auditor

My board chair wants to change audit firms to one where a friend of hers is a partner. If their quote is reasonable, is that ethically OK?

Assessing the executive director’s performance

Tips for the executive director’s performance appraisal, conducted by the board of directors.

Board etiquette: Minding your p’s and q’s on a nonprofit board

Rules for etiquette when serving on a board of directors.

Finding (and keeping) a good personal fit on a board

How to find and maintain a level of personal comfort on a board.

Fundraising Q&A: What makes a successful fundraising committee

This article outlines how to make your fundraising committee successful, including training, evaluation, and how to find the right people for the job.

Ethical decision-making

How to make and stand behind ethical decisions on a board of directors.

Governance Q&A: Taking over a Canadian charity

Is it legal and ethical to take over a dormant Canadian charity in order to avoid the long bureaucratic process of application? And if so, what is the best way to do this?