Resources for building and fostering an effective nonprofit board.
Library to Business Program – The Seattle Public Library
Free online business and nonprofit research tools, skill-building resources, one-one-one assistance, referrals, and live workshops taught by experts.
View Library to Business Program – The Seattle Public LibraryNonprofit Board Guide - Washington State
A quick guide for board members to help understand the responsibilities as stewards of their organizations. Presented by the Office of the Secretary of State and the Attorney Generals Office.
View Nonprofit Board Guide - Washington StateCorporate Giving Network: Board Matchmaking
View Corporate Giving Network: Board MatchmakingSeattle Works: Board listings, training, networking events
View Seattle Works: Board listings, training, networking eventsBoardSource: list of national board matching programs
View BoardSource: list of national board matching programsWashington Nonprofit Conference
View Washington Nonprofit ConferenceWashington Nonprofit Institute: Boards in Gear series
View Washington Nonprofit Institute: Boards in Gear seriesNational Council of Nonprofits: Finding the Right Board Members for your Nonprofit
Entire books have been written about the art of cultivating, identifying, asking, and nurturing a strong nonprofit board. While we can’t get into all the details here, we have curated resources and share tips below to help shape your nonprofit’s board into an effective force for good governance.
View National Council of Nonprofits: Finding the Right Board Members for your NonprofitGrantspace: Board and Governance Issues for Startup Organizations
View Grantspace: Board and Governance Issues for Startup OrganizationsLynda: Nonprofit Management Foundations
View Lynda: Nonprofit Management Foundations