Board / Strategy

Board Materials

This guide provides an introduction into the most important considerations for forming and structuring a board. 

Board Overview & FAQs - PDF Attached

This document lists all of the topics you want to cover during the orientation of new board members.

Board-Orientation-Checklist - PDF Attached

This article provides a checklist of items for the initial immediate needs for forming the board and organizing the first board meeting. 

Forming the Nonprofit's First Board - PDF Attached

Template to outline what an organization's critical next steps are in case of various emergency situations.

Board Strategy & Contingency Plan Template - PDF Attached

This book chapter introduces the basics of strategic planning for nonprofits:

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organization - PDF Attached

Printable template to structure board meetings and keep records of what is discussed.

Board Meeting Template - PDF Attached

A board manual ensures that members understand their responsibilities, and this guide makes sure you don't leave out anything that the board will need to know about the organization. 

What Goes In Board Manual - PDF Attached

Organizational Structure

Explains each segment of the business model canvas:

Business Model Canvas Explained - PDF Attached

This article explains how and includes a downloadable template to perform SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis for your organization after completing the business model canvas:

Considering Options Along the Strategic Alignment Spectrum - PDF Attached