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The recent media attentinon on board governance has given rise to a movement in the nonprofit sector to develop best practices for boards. There are a number of excellent resources to help your organization implement best practices in your daily operations. BoardSource's Twelve Principles of Governance that Power Exceptional Boards, available for purchase at the BoardSource website is a great place to start, along with the links below. There is no longer any doubt that the best practices discussed in these resources differentiate great organizations from satisfactory or ailing organizations.

Resources

1. Donor's Forum: Illinois Nonprofit Principles and Best Practices
2. Whatcom Council of Nonprofits: Best Practices for EDs and Boards
3. McDermott, Will & Emery: Best Practices for Corporate Governance
4. Nonprofit Good Practice Guide