Board Development Manual
Table of Contents
1. Governance
o Job Description: Board Chair
o Job Description: Executive Director
o Board Duties and Staff Support
o Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
2. Board Members
o Job Description: Board Members
o Rights of Volunteer Board Members
o Legal Obligations of Board Members
o The Prudent Director’s Checklist
3. Performance
4. Board Development
o The Basics of Board Development
o Board Orientation/Training Program
o Board Member Orientation Agenda
5. Committees
o Possible Committees Functions
6. Fundraising
o The Essentials of Fundraising
7. Strategic Planning
o Elements of the Strategic Plan
8. Appendices
o Bylaws of Beyond War
o Beyond War Executive Director Position
Last updated by Bill Scheurer Aug. 1, 2008.
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