BoardSource

BoardSource envisions a future where the nonprofit community has the leadership to fulfill its purpose and create a just world where all can thrive. Our mission is to inspire and support nonprofit boards and executives to lead justly and with purpose. Established in 1988, BoardSource’s work is grounded in the fundamental belief that boards are critical to organizational success. With decades of hands-on experience working with and supporting nonprofit boards, BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit governance and leadership, and a go-to resource for nonprofit board and executive leaders. BoardSource supports a broad and diverse cross-section of social sector organizations with • leadership initiatives addressing key opportunities and issues within the nonprofit sector • research and benchmarking of board composition, practices, and performance • membership and board support programs • performance assessment and board evaluation tools • a comprehensive library of topic papers, publications, and downloadable infographics, tools, templates and more • live and virtual education and training • a consultant network with governance consultants who work directly with nonprofit leaders to design specialized solutions to meet an organization’s needs