BoardSource

06/15/2026

Foundation leaders, your perspective matters.

Join BoardSource’s 2026 Leading with Intent Study and help inform the future of board leadership. The survey for board chairs and chief executives is now open until June 30th. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04j_rL30 to learn more.

06/12/2026

Board Mentoring boosts engagement and commitment, streamlines onboarding, supports leadership growth and strengthens decision-making. Learn how to create a mentoring culture that builds strong, cohesive boards and meaningful relationships.

A board mentoring program can have powerful results. Use this resource to help orient new board members effectively.

06/11/2026

In times when nonprofits are experiencing shifting priorities, economic instability, and growing community needs, a strong leadership board is more valuable than ever.

Utilize our Board Service infographic to discover ten core responsibilities, three legal duties, and how to assess your board’s performance in each area to ensure your board is acting efficiently and effectively.
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06/11/2026

Learn more and take the survey before June 30th!

If you're a nonprofit CEO or board chair, we need your voice!Boar...

06/10/2026

Strong boards bring together a range of experiences, perspectives, and connections that help organizations advance their missions.

Who serves on your nonprofit board? Tell us below, and help inform BoardSource's 2026 Leading with Intent study by participating in the survey for board chairs and CEOs:

BoardSource's study outlines what is happening in today's nonprofit boardrooms. How does your board compare to your peers in its composition, culture, and practices? Gather insights into the sector's governance trends, strengths, and challenges.

06/10/2026

BoardSource is excited to announce that we have welcomed Art Taylor to our board of directors! Art serves as the President and CEO of AFP Global and, in 2025, received the John W. Gardner Leadership Award from Independent Sector.

We look forward to the perspectives and expertise he will be able to share, and invite you to learn more about Art and all of our incredible board members here: https://hubs.ly/Q04kTfjF0

06/09/2026

"These voices shaped the field's intellectual vocabulary for the 2020s: community-centric fundraising, decolonising philanthropy, participatory grantmaking, and trust-based models were all ideas that circulated at the margins of the sector before this cohort of advocates and thinkers moved them toward the centre."

We're excited to see our President & CEO, Monika Kalra Varma, recognized in this article alongside other inspirational leaders who are helping to move the sector into a new era. See the full list of 50 global thought leaders in philanthropy here:

06/08/2026

In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, clarity and alignment matter more than ever. When your board and chief executive are on the same page about vision and desired outcomes, you set the stage for meaningful performance, efficiency, and accountability.

Learn how to build goals that both challenge and focus your leadership to streamline the relationship between the board and executives:

Discover the benefits of having clear performance goals for a nonprofit chief executive.

06/05/2026

While every nonprofit has a mission statement, not all mission statements inspire or motivate the board and staff.

We developed nine characteristics that focus on adaptability, language, and impact, in order to draft a compelling mission statement.

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06/05/2026

What an incredible three days! We are so grateful for the energy and expertise this group brought into the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting training this past week.

There is so much wisdom out in the field, and these individuals showcased how powerful it is when changemakers come together to explore new ideas and grow alongside one another.

Special shout out to our guest facilitators, Makiyah Moody and Vicki Clark Consulting for sharing their nonprofit governance knowledge with us and working with the BoardSource team! We're excited to see all the ripples this group of consultants will make.