Organizational Development & Board Governance

Maryland Nonprofits offers a variety of organizational development resources. From training programs to literature, we can provide insight and guidance on many organizational issues. Choose from the following:

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Educational Resource Packets

Maryland Nonprofits has developed a collection of 22 Standards for Excellence Educational Resource Packets that are intended to assist individual organizations to implement specific standards. These materials are available to all Maryland Nonprofits members free of charge.

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The following Educational Resource Packets on organizational development/board governance are available for download in the Members Only Online Community - login to access online :

Board Compensation

Board Composition

Board Meetings

Board Minutes

Compensation and Employee Evaluation
Conduct of the Board
Conflict of Interest

Directors and Officers Insurance

Executive Director Evaluation

How Many Board Members

Legal Compliance Accountability and Liability

Legal Requirements Checklist
Mission and Organizational Evaluation

Mission Development and Revision

Nonprofits' Efforts to Educate the Public

On-Going Planning by Organization's Board of Directors

Openness

Program Evaluation
Program Service

Public Policy Advocacy, Promoting Public Participation

Resident Agents

Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts