To help your board review your organization's completed Form 990, BoardSource provides the following checklist pertaining to governance. If your board members flag any of the items on the checklist, address them before filing the form with the IRS. May 15 is the filing deadline for many nonprofits.
Given a nonprofit’s obligation to serve the public good, one might ask how the public, the government, and other stakeholders know that the mission is being advanced and the public interest is being served. The answer: Transparency.
Good stewardship toward the environment applies to nonprofit organizations as surely as it does to for-profit corporations and calls for vigilance as well as sound policies and approaches. Leadership and direct board ownership and involvement is necessary. In recognition of Earth Day, we present seven things the board can do to lead the way.
Nonprofit board meetings are typically not required to be open to the public. However, sunshine laws require certain organizations to open their board meetings to anyone who wants to attend. This resource explains some of the key aspects of open board meetings.
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Nonprofit board meetings are typically not required to be open to the public. However, sunshine laws require certain organizations to open their board meetings to anyone who wants to attend. This resource explains some of the key aspects of open board meetings.
