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We love our board! The BoardSource team spent the last two days with our board members, focused on what’s next for our organization. We’re so grateful for the time, insight, and brilliance they shared- and for their ongoing commitment to our mission.

And a special thank you to our longtime board member, Julia Wilson, who is leaving our board after 9 amazing years. We’re deeply grateful for your service and leadership.

All boards need documentation of their activities, internal rules, and processes.
From articles of incorporation to job descriptions, these must-have documents are the backbone of a nonprofit's governance.
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What's working well with your board?

Whether it's your board recruitment process or your fundraising strategies, let us know what your board is succeeding in!

Feel free to share the impactful work your board is doing in the comments.

Your voice matters and there’s still time to be heard. We’re extending the 2026 Leading with Intent Survey through August 31. Board chairs and chief executives are invited to participate and help inform what’s next for the nonprofit sector.

Participate today:

Leading with Intent: BoardSource Index of Nonprofit Board Practices BoardSource's study outlines what is happening in today's nonprofit boardrooms. How does your board compare to your peers in its composition, culture, and practices? Gather insights into the sector's governance trends, strengths, and challenges.

Instituting a strong code of ethics can facilitate board member accountability and integrity.

Whether you're updating an existing code or creating one from scratch, our resource offers guidance and three example codes to get started.

Codes of Conduct and Ethical Duties of Board Members Explore essential codes of conduct and ethics that guide nonprofit boards in responsible, mission-driven leadership and decision-making.

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While effective board members understand and fulfill their fundamental responsibilities, truly exceptional board members go further. They don’t just meet expectations, they elevate them.
By going beyond the basics, they bring intentionality and purpose to every aspect of their service. These six characteristics build on core governance duties and highlight the traits that define engaged, high-impact board leadership.
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Does your board have a personal giving policy?

In this resource, we outline considerations for boards on giving policies and share tips for determining donation amounts or identifying other forms of giving. Access the resource here:

Board Members and Personal Contributions Discover why it's crucial for boards to establish a personal giving policy and aim for 100 percent board member participation in fundraising efforts.

Foundation leaders, your perspective matters.

Join BoardSource’s 2026 Leading with Intent Study and help inform the future of board leadership. The survey for board chairs and chief executives is now open until June 30th. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04j_rL30 to learn more.

Board Mentoring boosts engagement and commitment, streamlines onboarding, supports leadership growth and strengthens decision-making. Learn how to create a mentoring culture that builds strong, cohesive boards and meaningful relationships.

Mentor Your Way to Board Development - BoardSource A board mentoring program can have powerful results. Use this resource to help orient new board members effectively.