Getting Oriented Council on Foundations This article offers tips and advice on
developing an effective orientation program for new foundation
board members.
Principled Planning: A Guide for
Corporate Grantmaker Retreats Council on Foundations, 2006 Practical advice and tips for corporate
funders on planning a retreat based on the Council’s stewardship
principles.Available for purchase or free
download free.
Principled Planning: A Guide for
Family Foundation Retreats Council on Foundations, 2006 Practical advice and tips for family
foundations on planning a retreat based on the Council’s
stewardship principles.Available for purchase or free
download.
Virtual Classroom:
Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy The Foundation Center This free online course provides an introduction
to foundations, their giving, and their role in philanthropy and the
nonprofit sector — which can be a useful orientation tool for new
foundation board or staff members.
What Goes in the Board
of Directors Manual? BoardSource A checklist for putting together a board manual
that can be an effective orientation and resource tool for board
members.
