A Risk and Resilience Checklist for Purpose-Driven Boards (BoardSource)  

A checklist tool for nonprofit boards seeking to govern with clarity, confidence, and purpose in an uncertain environment.

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Effective governance means more than compliance. It requires awareness, foresight, and the courage to lead with purpose in times of uncertainty. This checklist is designed to help nonprofit boards and executives assess whether their organization is prepared to respond to today’s shifting legal, political, financial, and reputational risks.

Checklist contents:

  • Organizational Purpose and Mission Integrity
  • Board Leadership and Decision-Making
  • Legal and Regulatory Awareness
  • Financial Resilience
  • Crisis Preparedness and Communications

Published on

September 16, 2025