Board members steer an organisation by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the organisation has adequate resources to advance its mission.
The templates provide examples of the terms of reference for different Board members as well as policies and procedures on how the Board can operate to achieve the objectives of the organisation.
Constituting an NGO Board: Creating a Strong Baseline for an NGO’s Activities
Srinivas H. Constituting an NGO Board: Creating a Strong Baseline for an NGO’s Activities. Dublin, Ireland; Association of Irish Non-Governmental Development Organisations.
Board of Directors Governance Indicators for the Non-Profit Organisation
Adapted from, McNamara C. Governance (Board) Indicators. St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; The Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits, 1998.
Board Implementation Checklist
Adapted from, Wyatt M. A handbook of NGO governance. Budapest, Hungary; European Center for Not-For-Profit Law, January 2004
