American society accords nonprofit remarkable freedom. They are largely exempt from both taxes and regulation. The implicit bargain is that, in return, they will regulate themselves and provide a public benefit. It is up to them to ensure that nonprofits carry out their side of the bargain. If, across the nonprofit sector, they fail to do that, the eventual result will be closer regulation, or the imposition of taxes, or both.
Every board member recognizes five key principles of fund raising.
This booklet shows that board s work best when they focus on setting direction, policy, and strategy, not on administration. It suggests specific procedures and policies that chief executives, board member, and senior staff can follow to strengthen the board s capacity to govern. This concise guide explains the purpose, functions, and operations of board committees. The distinction between governance and management domains is the most misunderstood facet of board conduct. Another feature of good meetings is that they should make efficient use of members time.