CAPLAW Online Governance Toolkit

 

The CAPLAW Governance Case Studies are designed to educate board members and nonprofit managers about the challenges involved in creating an effective, well-managed board.  Each case study includes discussion questions and suggested solutions to the issue in question.

 

Governance Case Studies

 

• Download the CAPLAW Governance Case Studies Audio Conference

held on September 26, 2008.

 

• Download all CAPLAW Governance Case Studies.

   

• View Individual CAPLAW Governance Case Studies and materials.

   

 

Additional Governance Related Materials

 

• “CAA Governance: Now More Than Ever”

an article by CAPLAW’s executive director and general counsel, Anita Lichtblau, Esq., outlining best governance practices for CAA boards;

 

• “Tips on Updating CAA Bylaws”

an article by CAPLAW’s associate counsel, Eleanor Evans, Esq., on important issues to consider when reviewing and revising CAA bylaws;

 

• Checklists of best practices in the areas of board composition and selection, board procedures, and board responsibilities;

 

• Guidance from the federal Office of Community Services on Community Action Agency boards – Information Memorandum 82; and

 

• A list of governance resources including board training materials and links to sample policies.

   

 

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