Over the years, United Way of King County has compiled useful information and referral resources for executive directors, board members and other nonprofit staff on various topics related to the work of boards of directors. Please download the documents and follow the links to other sites featuring board and executive leadership topics.

• Joining a Board, Board Responsibilities
• Board Recruitment & Development
  • Board Diversity
  • Board Orientation
• Board Financial Oversight
• Effective Meetings
• Fundraising
• Board Self-Assessment
• Evaluation of the Executive Director
• Executive Director Transitions: Departure, Searching, Hiring
• Conflict of Interest & Code of Ethics
• Volunteer Management
• Leading During an Economic Downturn

Connect to More Resources

• Top Web sites for great overall board information
• Board governance & executive leadership trainings from United Way of King County
• Information for organizations wanting to recruit board members
• Information for individuals contemplating joining a board/committee 
• Learn more about Project LEAD which aims to increase the representation of people of color on nonprofit boards
• Coping with Funding Cutbacks - The Nonprofit Guide to Success When Times Are Tight