Board Excellence

Building excellence in nonprofits boards

High-performing boards of directors are critical to successfully navigating changing times. These resources can assist boards of directors in having the right policies in place to manage risk, and sustain the organization in the future.

Board Governance

- Risk Management – Members only
- Legal Requirements – Members only
- Standards for Excellence – Conflict of Interest – Members only
- Nonprofit Skills™: Board Fundamentals Certificate (On-Demand Training)
- Nonprofit Skills™: Effective Leadership Oversight for Board Members (On-Demand Training)
- Nonprofit Skills™: Fulfilling Legal Obligations as a Board Member (On-Demand Training)

Board Meetings and Committees

- Board Meeting Effectiveness (Sheila Bravo – video)
- DANA Sample Board Minutes – Members only
- DANA Sample Board Agenda – Members only
- Standards for Excellence – Roberts Rules of Order for Nonprofit Boards – Members only

Board Expectations and Recruitments

Board Development / Self-Assessment

A healthy and engaged board regularly reflects on its performance. DANA provides resources to assist boards of directors in evaluation and in developing a roadmap for board development. The DANA board self-assessment service offers an on-line survey, a comprehensive report of the findings, and an 18-month development plan for the board to enhance its governance practices. The assessment looks at the following areas:

• Governance
• Planning
• Building and Sustaining an Effective Board
• Meeting Effectiveness
• Legal and Financial Oversight
• Resource Development

To learn more or seek assistance in board assessment, contact Earl Sissell at [email protected].

Tips and Tools

Nonprofit Skills™: Fundraising for Board Members (On-Demand Training)

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Contact Person

Earl Sissell

Vice President of Consulting

[email protected]

Building excellence in nonprofits boards

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