NONPROFIT BOARD resources

The Midwest Center has gained a national reputation as a preeminent source of research and information on nonprofit governance and effectiveness. This is due largely to the research and writings of Robert Herman, MCNL senior fellow and UMKC professor, and David Renz, MCNL director and UMKC professor. 

Follow the links below to access some of MCNL's nonprofit board resources:

	An overview of nonprofit governance
	The core functions of the public service governing board
	Questions to ask yourself before joining your next nonprofit board
	Finding the Right Match: A Personal Self-Assessment for Potential Board Membership
	Fifteen of the best books on nonprofit boards and governance
	Consent Agenda
	Board-Executive Roles Worksheet
	The Legal Duties of the Nonprofit Board and Its Members
	The Changing Face of Board Accountability: What Staff and Board Members Need to Know - Resource List compiled by Dr. David Renz (Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, University of Missouri – Kansas City)

 

 

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