The following compiled resources provide a variety of useful services, tools, and products for CHCs regarding Boards of Directors.
Blue Avocado
Board of Directors articles for Nonprofit Boards
blueavocado.org/category/board-of-directors/
BoardSource
Building Effective Nonprofit Boards
Consulting services, workshops, and online board resources
www.boardsource.org
Bridgestar
Becoming a More Effective Nonprofit Board
Article addressing what effective board performance looks like and how nonprofit boards can become more effective
www.bridgespan.org/insights/nonprofit-leadership/becoming-a-more-effective-nonprofit-board
CharityChannel
Connecting Nonprofit Professional Worldwide
Discussion forums, newsletter archive, etc.
charitychannel.com
Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)
Governance – CHC Resource Page
Board work plan tool to plan oversight responsibilities plus links to additional governance-related resources
cchn.org/governance-chc-resource-page
Colorado Secretary of State
Nonprofit Board Member Course
eLearning course that addresses different aspects of being a board member
www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/charities/boardTraining.html
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
Consulting services, workshops, articles, case studies, etc.
www.compasspoint.org
Board Café, Newsletter for Nonprofit Boards
www.compasspoint.org/board-café-archives
Creating the Future
Nonprofit resources including online newsletter, training, and library
www.creatingthefuture.org
Health Center Resource Clearinghouse
Resources assembled around governance issues
www.healthcenterinfo.org/results/?Combined&ResourceTopic=Governance
GuideStar.org
Nonprofit resources including database of nonprofit organizations
www2.guidestar.org
Health Center Resource Clearinghouse
Governance resources
https://www.healthcenterinfo.org/results/?TopicSubtopic=Governance
Independent Sector
Leadership forum for the charitable community
www.independentsector.org
Internal Revenue Service
Sample “Conflict of Interest” policy
www.irs.gov/instructions/i1023/ar03.html
Jean Block Consulting, Inc.
Consulting, newsletter, trainings, fundraising, retreats, etc.
www.jblockinc.com
Managementhelp.org/Authenticity Consulting
Why Board Training or Team Building Alone Seldom Restores Boards
Document addressing a board’s need for a variety of activities to ensure successful absorption of training topics
managementhelp.org/misc/Board-Training-Team-Building-Not-Fix-Boards.pdf
Michigan State University Libraries
Grants and Related Resources Nonprofit Virtual Library
Nonprofit directories and other websites providing advice and information about running nonprofits
staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znonprof.htm
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Expansion
Guide for health center boards related to the addition of new services
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/redactor/b31a2b5cf99d3bc858cc97b2f75e08da1310c1fd815c0ebc91e74150db172666.pdf
Guide for health center boards when considering expanding geographically
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/redactor/193c0d966b1d36ac4cf5fc270515de15c7a5cc4e38cac09e18a2212a9ff7328d.pdf
Sliding Fee Discount Program
An eLearning module highlighting the importance of the Sliding Fee Discount Program for health center boards
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/courses/components/1012/story.html
An eLearning module outlining tips for health center boards on evaluating the Sliding Fee Discount Program
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/courses/components/1011/story.html
Workforce
An eLearning module related to workforce for health center boards
https://rise.articulate.com/share/5OI-9Op-J2U2BLupzldMzRoIa_I8bCAs#/
Article containing tips for boards when a health center is considering becoming a Teaching Health Center
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/redactor/1bef669c6df7dd9526bcc3be93a9e0f4c33576bc4b4e91bc3510c56d6db018c2.pdf
Additional Topics Resources
Online library of governance resources
https://conferences.nachc.org/nachc/pages/governanceareas
Online module demonstrating the four fundamentals of value-based payment for health center boards
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/courses/components/994/story.html
Online video module that introduces pharmacy models to health center boards
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/courses/components/993/story.html
Reference document: “So You Want to Start a Health Center: a Practical Guide for Starting a Federally Qualified Health Center” (September 2019)
https://chcams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/So-You-want-to-Start-a-Health-Center.pdf
Reference document: “Funded! Now What?” (November 2019)
https://opus-nc-public.digitellcdn.com/uploads/nachc/redactor/9924c6a3c88bb6832684e22621fa7eb0bd1e75dc902b48af4ae03f5d2192bb7f.pdf
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and National LGBT Health Education Center
Reference document: “Addressing the Needs of LGBT People in Community Health Centers: What the Governing Board Needs to Know”
https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/publication/lgbt-health-for-boards/
Richard Male & Associates
Archive of online newsletter, “Rich Tips”
richardmale.com/rich-tips/
Rural Health Value
Four-page tip sheet for holding value-based care discussions as part of strategic planning and performance measurement.
Engaging Your Board and Community in Value-Based Care Conversations
Sumption and Wyland
Online resources, training & evaluation, coaching, e-newsletters, etc.
www.sumptionandwyland.com