Board with Care: Perspectives on Nonprofit Governance

Governance, an important topic a nonprofit can explore because existing systems seldom are built to fit each organization. Instead we often "borrow" governance structures & bylaws from other organizations. NPQ delves into these problematic practices.

Articles on Governance

Problem Boards or Board Problem? by William P. Ryan, Richard P. Chait, and Barbara E. Taylor

Who “Owns” Your Nonprofit? by Judith L. Milleson

Why Are We Replacing Furniture When Half the Neighborhood Is Missing? by Gus Newport

Making Hope and History Rhyme: A Model for the Nonprofit Role in Active Democracy by Aideen McGinley

All A-Board! by Karl Mathiasen

Who Is Robert, and Why’d He Make the Rules? by Jon Pratt

Exploring the Puzzle of Board Design: What’s Your Type? by David O. Renz

A Gateway to 21st Century Governance: Are We Ready? by Ruth McCambridge