The patient majority governing board is the foundation of the community health center model. It is different from other nonprofit board models, yet has many similar aspects. This section provides some sample documents and links to NACHC publications and useful governance websites. Additional information may be found in the Health Center Information - Governance section.
A resource for strengthening nonprofit boards, Board Source includes training and professional development opportunities, topic papers, question and answers about nonprofit boards and an extensive bookstore.
Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits. We publish every third Tuesday through an HTML newsletter delivered to more than 50,000 subscribers. Thanks to its sponsors and members, Blue Avocado subscriptions are free.
The Center for Civic Partnerships is a support organization that strengthens individuals, organizations, and communities by facilitating learning, leadership development, and networking.
Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS)
A nonpartisan policy and program resource center located at The George Washington University School of Public Health that advises health care providers on how to provide cost-effective and accountable health programs in schools.
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
CompassPoint’s mission is to increase the impact of nonprofit community-based organizations and the people who work and volunteer in them by providing research and publications, professional development and consulting.
From Authenticity Consulting LLC, this is an extensive compendium of free resources including a complete toolkit for boards.
Nonprofit Management Risk Center
Everything you need to know about general nonprofit risk management including information specific to governing boards.
