For now, this page is just a bunch of links. I’d like Board members to read through these and begin identifying some priorities to work on.
State of Washington-Secretary of State Charitable organization information
http://www.sponsorship.com/ (our focus for fundraising for our Scotland trip in 2008 will be on creating a package to promote our value to potential sponsors)
The Board’s 10 basic responsibilities:
From “Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards,” published by the BoardSource http://www.boardsource.org/ (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards).
- Determine the organization’s mission and purposes
- Select the executive staff through an appropriate process (we have none, yet)
- Provide ongoing support and guidance for the executive; review his/her performance
- Ensure effective organizational planning
- Ensure adequate resources
- Manage resources effectively (the buck stops with them, ultimately)
- Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services
- Enhance the organization’s public image
- Serve as a court of appeal
- Assess its own performance
Lots of specific guidance on board governance: http://www.uwkc.org/nonprofit/governance/
The “Non-Profit FAQ”
Executive Service Corps of Washington Chartered in 1989, the Executive Service Corps of Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations and strengthen communities in Washington State. Each year ESC consultants, coaches, trainers, and facilitators provide more than $450,000 of services to over 60 nonprofits and school districts.
http://www.allianceonline.org/
training opportunities at United Way King County: http://www.uwkc.org/nonprofit/training/training.asp
The Blogging world is really providing a lot of great information. I currently subscribe to this blog: http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/ and she has provided a whole new world of information specific to non-profit organizations, especially about using technology to improve the organization!
general resources: http://www.svpseattle.org/resource_libraries/Introduction/Introduction.htm
One of the trainers/facilitators UWKC works with: http://www.susanhowlett.com/html/classes.html
Some good ideas for sponsorship presentations: http://www.insmkt.com/writeproposal.htm
