Document provides nonprofit CBO board and staff members with specific tools and resources for building an effective board. Specifically, the document will explore the roles and responsibilities of board members, focus on the difference between governance and management, examine the importance of board selection and composition and provide models for orientation and training of board members.

This document provides explanations and examples of policies typically included in a Board of Director's Policy Manual, including job descriptions of various Board positions and description of committees typically found in Boards.