National Council of Nonprofits Governance & Leadership Blog

Website: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/running-nonprofit/governance-leadership

The National Council of Nonprofits provides nonprofits with the tools, research, and resources needed to operate more effectively, efficiently, and ethically. This page highlights our most-viewed resources on Governance & Leadership. Click "See all resources on this topic" at the bottom of the page for a complete listing of these resources.

Nonprofit Resource Hub Videos and Webinars, General Blog, Social Impact Blog, & Technology and IT Blog

Videos and Webinars Website: https://nonprofitresourcehub.org/videos-webinars/

General Blog: https://nonprofitresourcehub.org/category/general/

Social Impact Blog: https://nonprofitresourcehub.org/category/social-impact/

Technology and IT Blog: https://nonprofitresourcehub.org/category/technology-and-it/

The Nonprofit Resource Hub is a trade association whose mission is to serve, be a resource to, educate, and connect its members to the nonprofit community. At the same time, NRH serves the nonprofit sector as a bridge connecting nonprofit organizations to resources and to each other.

Donorbox Nonprofit Webinars, Operations Resources, & Starting a Nonprofit Resources

Webinars Website: https://webinars.donorbox.org/

Explore our webinars on nonprofit protips, strategies and fundraising, where our seasoned experts share their expertise and delve into proven principles and best practices to help you move the needle on your mission.

Operations Resources: https://library.donorbox.org/category/operations/

Starting a Nonprofit Resources: https://library.donorbox.org/category/starting-a-nonprofit/

Actionable tips, templates and resources that have been curated and created by fundraising experts with over 50 years of nonprofit experience. Use them today to take your nonprofit to the next level tomorrow.

National Council of Nonprofits Ethics & Accountability Blog

Website: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/running-nonprofit/ethics-accountability

Operating a nonprofit is not easy.  The National Council of Nonprofits provides nonprofits with the tools, research, and resources needed to operate more effectively, efficiently, and ethically. To advance equity, we make these materials available for free to all nonprofits.

This page highlights our most-viewed resources on Ethics and Accountability. Click "See all resources on this topic" at the bottom of the page for a complete listing of these resources.

Leading With Intent

Website: https://leadingwithintent.org/

Leading with Intent (LWI) is BoardSource’s signature research initiative on nonprofit board leadership since 1994. We recognize that the sector is eager for research and are pleased to share the initial findings from our 2023 survey after a thoughtful review and production process. Given all the shifts in the sector and the integration of our new Theory of Practice, we took the opportunity to reimagine how we present the data to be more dynamic and responsive to the feedback we received. Here, we are pleased to share the latest findings, even as we prepare to launch an updated survey in 2026.

Starting with our 2023 survey data, we will change how we share our findings—moving from a single comprehensive report to a dynamic series of focused, visually engaging briefs. The shift to targeted briefs is a direct response to nonprofit leaders’ need for relevant and practical insights that support board effectiveness and engagement that are more easily digested. These briefs will deliver concise, actionable content to help boards navigate complex challenges and lead with clarity and purpose.

Explore the Participant Profile and Methodology briefs now to understand who serves on the board and what nonprofit organizations are represented in the last survey. Discover dashboards and insights you can use right now, and join us in shaping the future of nonprofit board leadership.

National Council of Nonprofits Research, Reports, and Data on the Nonprofit Sector

Website: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/research-reports-and-data-nonprofit-sector

Nonprofits depend upon quality research to, among other things, increase their understanding, improve their operations and programs, and advance their public policy and public awareness initiatives.

Nonprofit Impact Matters: How America’s Charitable Nonprofits Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives

In addition to telling the story of the nonprofit sector from the nonprofit perspective, the Nonprofit Impact Matters site houses extensive data, up-to-date research, and key facts on the sector, including state-by-state nonprofit data and reports. View additional nonprofit sector research and data.

Blue Avocado Webinars, Sample Policies & Templates

Webinars Website: https://blueavocado.org/category/webinars/

Explore our free, on-demand nonprofit webinars and expand your knowledge on a wide range of nonprofit topics, from cyber security and ESG best practices to IRS Form 990 compliance and fundraising strategies.

Learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to succeed.

Sample Policies & Templates Website: https://blueavocado.org/category/sample-policies-templates/

Streamline your nonprofit operations with our comprehensive collection of nonprofit sample policies and templates.

Find essential documents tailored to your organization’s needs, including nonprofit governance policies, financial policies, HR policies, and more.

Board Source Resources for Nonprofit Boards

Website: https://boardsource.org/fundamental-topics-of-nonprofit-board-service/

Key Resources for Nonprofit Boards

Great board leadership takes intentionality and effort.

BoardSource is here to help.

We have nonprofit resources and tools on a wide range of board leadership topics that can help you educate yourself and your board, navigate thorny board issues, and address new challenges or opportunities your board may be facing. Each topic page provides a directory of downloadable resources, articles, and publications. More resources and publications can be found in the BoardSource store.

Find Support with BoardSource

Board service isn’t always easy, but finding reliable board resources can be with BoardSource. Whether you’re looking for the latest nonprofit news, research reports, comprehensive guides, or support programs, explore our resources to find the support you need.

Funding for Good Board Development Blog

Website: https://fundingforgood.org/category/leadership-and-boards/

At Funding for Good, your growth is our mission.

We help nonprofits, small and medium-sized businesses, and independent consultants set bold goals—and design actionable strategies to achieve them.

Drawing on our team’s decades of cross-sector experience, we provide the tools, training, resources, and customized support you need to succeed.