This topic guide guide will help you navigate the challenges and rewards of supporting the activities of the nonprofit board of directors and its governance structures. You will find general works in print and electronic formats on a variety of board and governance topics, including: 

• Duties and responsibilities of board members
• Recruiting board members
• Orientation and training of board members

Look also for materials on special topics such as governance models, committees, accountability, board-staff relations, managing board conflict, diversity in governance, and more!

Other Resources:

You will also find a selection of Web sites under the Board and Governance category of the Nonprofitscan Links Directory.

For resources on nonprofit organization management, including strategic planning, see our Topic guide to NPO management resources.

For resources on the management of paid employees, see our Topic guide to human resources management.

For resources on legal and regulatory issues in the nonprofit sector, including a broader selection of resources on board liability and risk management, see our Topic guide to legal and regulatory resources.

Independent searching tips:

To search the full Library Catalogue for additional records, use keywords: Directors and Governance.

Use Handbooks to focus on practical tools and resources, and Statistics to focus on quantitative data.

You can also use these keywords in searching the catalogues of other academic and public libraries.