Effective board governance is rarely a one-size-fits-all formula. It is an evolving practice that requires the right context, a clear understanding of roles, and a commitment to keeping the organization’s purpose and mission at the center of every conversation.
On June 18, 2026, sector experts...
moreA conflict of interest occurs when an individual’s personal interests could improperly influence their decisions. In nonprofits, conflicts of interest can involve financial relationships, family connections, or other personal interests that may compromise the organization’s integrity. Every...
moreTopics: Conflict of Interest
This blog post was originally written in February 19, 2020 by Patricia Q. Connolly and has been modified and updated.
The nonprofit sector is facing tremendous challenges, as demands for services grow while funding declines. This could lead to devastating...
moreTopics: strategic partnerships
By Monika Kalra Varma, CEO, BoardSource and Jamie Allison, Executive Director, Walter & Elise Haas Fund
We are living in a time of profound change and complexity.Maintaining community safety nets, advancing justice, expanding opportunity, and centering and honoring the dignity of all is more...
moreTopics: board-chief executive partnership, Purpose-Driven Board Leadership
Preview a checklist tool for nonprofit boards seeking to govern with clarity, confidence, and purpose in an uncertain environment.
moreTopics: Purpose-Driven Board Leadership
You’ve begunserving on a nonprofit board, now what? What are some annual actions board members need to be aware of to fulfill their roles & responsibilities?
In case you missed it, Part 1 of Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Board Service includes a broad overview of a board member’s basic roles and...
moreTopics: Emerging Leaders
You're new to board service and ready to make a meaningful impact—but where do you start? Discover the essentials of serving on a nonprofit board and how you can contribute to an organization’s mission and purpose.
moreTopics: Emerging Leaders
Successful organizations have engaged boards with members who are passionate about the organization’s mission and collective purpose, ask challenging questions, make informed decisions, collaborate with each other, and promote the organization and its work to their networks. Yet board engagement...
moreTopics: Meetings, Board Chair, board engagement
Topics: Roles and Responsibilities, Recruitment, Fundraising
Inspired by Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund's purpose-driven approach, BoardSource President and CEO Monika Kalra Varma and David Onek sat down for a virtual fireside chat to explore insights on the practicalities and the possibilities of operationalizing PDBL principles within their...
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