Governance

An engaged board can be one of the most important organizational assets of a nonprofit. But nonprofit boards are often underutilized and are not always effective in significantly advancing an organization's mission. We help inform and train boards and executives about their legal duties, practical steps to take to effectively meet those duties, and best practices in mitigating exposure to organizational and personal liability and harm. We draft and review governing documents - not only for compliance and risk management, but also for consistency with the nonprofit's mission and values. As widely recognized leaders in the area of nonprofit governance, we also stay current with recent developments, including with the purpose-driven board leadership model.