Introduction - Tools & Resources

This packet includes information that will assist new or growing organizations in leadership development to ensure leadership excellence. This packet includes: 

1.  The Non-Profit Organizational Checklist

2. Best Practice Standards Checklist

3. Board Governance FAQ's

4. Role of a Good Board Member (Sample) 

5. Board Individual Assessments

6. Board Membership Evaluations

7. CEO/Executive Director Self-Evaluation and Evaluation by Board

Related Training Topics:  Board Governance, Best Practice Standards

This packet includes information that will assist boards in strategic recruitment and orientation of new members. The goal is to develop fully informed members and enhance retention.  This packet includes: 

1. Recruitment Packet Checklist (for prospects) 

2. Board Recruitment Checklist (process) 

3. Prospective Interview Meeting Checklist

4. Prospective Board Information Sheet (Application) 

5. Board Orientation Checklist

6. New Board Member Binder List

7. Board Officer Roles & Responsibilities (Sample) 

Related Training Topics:  Board Development; New CEO/Board Member Orientation; Improving your Board Meetings

This packet includes information that will assist boards in improving grant writing efforts. This packet includes: 

1. Grant Writing Checklist

2. Preparation Checklist

3. Project Planning Worksheet

4. Standard Documents/Standard Inclusions Checklist

5. Recognition/Follow Up Checklist

6. IRS Donor Acknowledgment

Related Training Topics: Introduction to Grant Writing; Grant Writing Workshops (3 one-hour sessions or half-day retreat); Ethics in Grant Writing; The Board's Role in Fundraising