Governance

LeadingAge MA knows that impactful leadership of non-profits includes having strong and effective Boards.  For this reason, LeadingAge offers extensive resources, education and support for our members’ boards.

LEADINGAGE VIDEO-BASED GOVERNANCE RESOURCES

LeadingAge has developed more than 20 online resources to support CEOs, leadership teams, and board members through a variety of collaborative decision-making conversations, while also focusing on the essentials for building a stronger aging services board that takes a more active role in strategy development, resource allocation, and planning.

THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDE FOR BOARD MEMBERS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

The Attorney General's Guide for Board Members of Charitable Organizations, issued in December 2022, outlines key responsibilities and best practices for effective governance, emphasizing fiduciary duties, financial stewardship, diversity, and conflict of interest management. It provides essential guidance to ensure board members are informed, engaged, and capable of fulfilling their roles in advancing the organization's charitable mission.

LEADINGAGE CONSULTING SERVICES

For organizations that are looking for personalized consultation to strengthen their governance, LeadingAge Consulting is a great option. It offers members access direct support through strategic consulting and technical assistance around individual needs. The program is powered by a team of the most trusted and reliable specialists in our field who are available to members at special discounted fees. Think of them as an extension of LeadingAge’s on-staff governance experts.