SAMPLE BOARD MANUAL CONTENT
Organization
- Brief written history and/or fact sheet
- Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
- IRS determination letter
Strategic Framework
- Mission And vision statements
- Programs and services
- Strategic framework or plan
The Board
- Board members’ listing, bios, and terms
- Board attributes
- Board structure
- Board statement of responsibilities
- Committee and task force job descriptions
- Recent board minutes
Board Policies
- Conflicts of interest/Confidentiality
- Attendance
- Board agreement
Finance
- Current annual budget
- Most recent financial statements
- Most recent Form 990 and audit
- Fiscal policies
Fundraising
- Case statement
- Description of fundraising events/opportunities
- List of donors and donor prospects
Staff
- List, pictures, bios
Other Information
- Annual calendar
- D&O Policy
- Promotional materials (brochures, postcards, advertisements, etc.)