Commons Collection – Governance Resources

Role of the Board Treasurer

Tips & Insights

• Help! I’ve Been Elected Board Treasurer
• What Makes a Great Board Treasurer?

Role of the Finance Committee

Tips & Insights

• The Finance Committee and Committee Chair Responsibilities
• Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee

Tools & Templates

• Sample Finance Committee Charter (AICPA)

Role of the Audit Committee

Tips & Insights

• Board’s Role & Audit Committees (National Council of Nonprofits)
• Not-for-Profit Audit Committee Guidebook (Grant Thornton)

Tools & Spreadsheets

• Tax-Exempt Organizations Alert: Audit Committees and Audit Committee Charters

Board Financial Oversight

Tips & Insights

• Reporting Financial Information to the Board (Propel)
• The Board’s Financial Leadership

Tools & Templates

• Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Boards

Videos & Webinars

• Fundamentals for Nonprofits: Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards (NFF)

Articles & Case Studies

• What Every Board Member Should Know About Financial Management… and Probably Doesn’t
• Beyond Financial Oversight: Expanding the Board’s Role in the Pursuit of Sustainability