There comes a point in every nonprofit that the founders realize that they need guidance, direction, and pairs of hands. This is the time to form the board of directors. There are many different boards that are not the same. There are a variety of governance models to ensure that your charity runs in a way that is effective and serves its stated goal.
One of the most popular governance models for nonprofits is the advisory model. This allows an executive director to consult with a panel of advisors on a regular basis for advice on how to run a non-profit. The governing board may be the same or different from the advisory board, subject to agreed-upon terms. Another common model is the model of cooperative governance. This is a highly democratic structure that distributes the power equally across all board members. It works best for organizations that are not required by law to have the CEO.
The Policy Board Model is also very popular. This governance model was developed by John Carver and is a excellent tool for creating guidelines that management and the board must adhere to.
All of these models are excellent however, they might not be appropriate for your organization. It is common for non-profit organizations to utilize a central governance model to which they can add other models in order to meet their own specific requirements. This combination of systems helps your organization thrive and reach its goals.
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