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A board’s sense of responsibility, building of trust, and credibility with the public and constituents.

An organization whose primary objective may be obtained through lobbying and influencing legislation.

A temporary committee or task force established to address a specific issue.

A group created to advise and support a nonprofit and its board, also called advisory group, advisory committee, or advisory board; usually focuses on a specific issue.

Representing an organization through articulating the mission and supporting and defending the organization’s message.

A local chapter, an auxiliary group, or a branch of a (usually) national parent organization.

An outline for what will be discussed at a meeting; provides structure for a meeting.

A nonprofit organization that is managed and governed by volunteers.

A fundraising program that occurs annually to help raise basic operational funds.

A financial transaction where both parties act independently and agree on a fair price for a product or service.

An official statement of creation of an organization; it is filed with the appropriate state agency.

A charter for an unincorporated organization.

All money and property owned by an organization.

A senior state attorney; state government position to which nonprofits are accountable.

A review of financial and/or legal transactions and activities of an organization.

A term used to describe the evolution of an organization’s board from creation to full operation and establishment.

A process of building effective boards and educating board members about their governance role.

A person sharing the responsibility and liability for the organization with the rest of the members of the board.