Effective board meetings are crucial for any nonprofit. This free, customizable template provides a clear framework to ensure productive and focused discussions.

What makes this template valuable?

• Structure & Clarity: Guide your meetings with a logical flow, moving from approvals to reports, new business, and open discussions.

• Time Management: Allocated time slots help keep discussions concise and on track, maximizing your board's valuable time.

• Transparency & Accountability: Listing action items with designated responsibilities ensures follow-through and progress.

• Financial Oversight: Dedicated sections for financial reports and approvals promote transparency and responsible stewardship.

• Engagement & Participation: The "Open Discussion" section encourages board members to voice concerns and contribute ideas.

This template is easily adaptable to your organization's specific needs. Use it as a starting point to create agendas that foster strategic decision-making and drive your nonprofit's mission forward!

[Nonprofit Name] Board Meeting Agenda

Date: [Date]
Time: [Time]
Location: [Location] (In-person/Virtual - Specify Platform)

Attendees:

• [Board Member Names]

1. Welcome & Call to Order ([Time] - [Time])

• Roll Call

• Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

• Review and Approval of Agenda

2. Executive Director's Report ([Time] - [Time])

• Program Updates & Key Accomplishments

• Financial Summary

• Fundraising Progress Report

• Discussion & Questions

3. Old Business ([Time] - [Time])

• [List any unfinished business from the last meeting]

  • Example: Strategic Plan Implementation Update

  • Example: Marketing & Communications Committee Report

4. New Business ([Time] - [Time])

• [List new items for discussion and potential action]

  • Example: Proposal for New Program Initiative

  • Example: Discussion on Board Member Recruitment

• Action Items (with designated responsibility and deadlines)

5. Financial Review & Approval ([Time] - [Time])

• Review of Financial Statements

• Approval of [Specify Budgets, Expenses etc.]

6. Committee Reports (Optional) ([Time] - [Time])

• [List Committees with Brief Report Summaries]

  • Example: Governance Committee Update

  • Example: Fundraising Committee Update

7. Open Discussion & Board Member Concerns ([Time] - [Time])

8. Adjournment ([Time])

Next Meeting:

• Date:

• Time:

• Location:

Attachments (if any):

• [List attachments like Financial Statements, Reports, Proposals]

Notes:

• This is a sample agenda, please modify it to fit the specific needs of your organization and meeting.

• Time allocations are suggestions and can be adjusted.

• Ensure all board members have access to the agenda and supporting materials in advance.