Governance and Leadership – Start Here

This page is duplicated from our old website, so some links may be broken. We will do our best to update them; in the meantime, if you come across a broken link or a policy that you can’t access, please let us know by emailing karpin@mtnonprofit.org.

Articles of Incorporation – MNA
Articles of Incorporation Form – Northwest Registered Agent
Board Governance Policy
Board Job Description – MNA
Bylaws Workshop, Video, Judy Andrews, Apex Group – Washington Nonprofits
Sample Board Commitment Form – National Council of Nonprofits
Sample Bylaws – MNA
Sample Bylaws – Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Sample Conflict of Interest Policy – MNA
Document Retention Policies for Nonprofits – National Council of Nonprofits
Ethics Policy – MNA
Ethics Policy – Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Executive Compensation Policy – MNA
Proxy Voting Policy – MNA
Voting by Proxy (October 2013) – Montana State Bar Tip Sheet
Nonprofit Executive Transition Toolkit – MNA

25 Awesome Things Board Members Do – Nonprofits AF
All Hands on Board – The Board of Directors in an All-Volunteer Organization
Blue Avocado Board Cafe
Board Development Learning Center, Simone Joyaux – sample policies and a collection of continually updated resources
Boards Matter – Building Board Tools Booklet
Broadrooms – an information resource for executive women
CompassPoint – assists organizations in developing effective leaders
Finding the Right Board Members for Your Nonprofits – National Council of Nonprofits
Free Management Library – provides free, easy-to-access, online articles for personal or professional development
How to be a Better Nonprofit Board Member – Stanford Business
Montana Attorney General Dissolution Form – Public benefit and religious corporations must file a completed Notice of Dissolution form to the attorney general if the organization intends to dissolve.
Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice, A Guide for Charities and Foundations – Independent Sector
Role of Boards During Crisis – Forbes
stayexempt.irs.gov – protect your tax exemption status
Why Boards Don’t Govern – by Jan Masaoka
Training on the Go! – By MSU Extension. Video library of 30 minute trainings to share at your next team or board meeting on culture, communication, values, emotional intelligence, and more
Race Equity Toolkit for Leadership Development – Leadership Learning Community