Getting Started

Bridgespan: Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse Board

MassNonprofit News: All Nonprofits Deserve a Strong Board: Here’s How to Do It

National Council of Nonprofits (NCN): Diversity on Nonprofit Boards

NCN: Finding the Right Board Members for Your Nonprofit

Board Member Resources

BoardSource: Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education

NCN: Board Roles and Responsibilities

NCN: Self-Assessments for Nonprofit Boards

Financial Literacy

Nonprofit Law Blog: Duties of the Treasurer of a Nonprofit Corporation

NCN: Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Boards

The Wallace Foundation: Governance Resources for Nonprofit Financial Management

Governance Policy Tips

Charities Review Council: Document Checklist for the Accountability Wizard

Nonprofit Law Blog: Board Meeting Minutes

Other Resources:

• Business Directory:  Need support building or managing your Board of Directors? Check out our Business Directory, which is made up of MCN members who serve nonprofits. Join now to become part of this directory.
• Visit our Grants & Awards and Training & Events pages to view upcoming opportunities.
• Nonprofit 411 Blog: Opinions and insight from MCN affiliates, who specialize in services that help nonprofits grow.
• SectorNews Newsletter: Our free monthly newsletter sent to over 13,000 nonprofit professionals from across the Commonwealth.
• IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File: Information on all of the state’s tax-exempt organizations.

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