About the Center for Nonprofit Leadership
The Center for Nonprofit Leadership began as a grassroots effort to address leadership transition and development in nonprofit organizations on Long Island.
Based in the School of Social Work at Adelphi University, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership offers solutions for nonprofit organizations and training and networking for nonprofit leaders, managers, and supervisors. We assist in developing the nonprofit workforce to strengthen organizational capacity for effective service.
Our Mission
We value social justice and the achievement of an equitable society. We value nonprofit organizations that authentically partner with their communities through impactful programming.
We envision healthy, thriving communities served by nonprofits with inspired staff and leadership who are inclusive of members of those communities.
Our goal is to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their important missions.
We can’t thank you enough for the, once again, excellent training which you provided for our Board. You always take the time and make the effort to give us that special individual attention.
What You Can Do to Help
- Please donate to the Center and to other local nonprofits to strengthen our collective capacity to fulfill our missions.
- If you are a nonprofit leader, please join our leadership programs, engage us for assistance with your greatest challenges, and support your staff in obtaining professional development certificates through the Center.
- If you have something to offer that can help local nonprofits, such as expertise or a service concept, allow the Center to work with you to build your programs and reach your audiences.
Our Partners
The Center for Nonprofit Leadership is grateful for the support and collaboration of our philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit partners. We are thankful for their commitment, trust, inspiration, advocacy, and referrals.
On behalf of our board of directors, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to you and your team at Adelphi University Center for Nonprofit Leadership for expertly conducting our executive search and for guiding our strategic planning process.
Nonprofit Board Governance FAQs
Yes. A board agreement is a useful tool that outlines what the board member can expect from the organization, emphasizing a reciprocal partnership in leadership.
See the Sample Board Member Contract.
Under New York State law, unless prohibited by the organization’s bylaws, board members may participate by phone or similar means, as long as all participants can hear each other. The member should also have access to the same meeting materials as others. It’s a good idea to amend the organization’s bylaws to clearly include this option.
If the board member is participating in the meeting by phone, video conference or a similar method, they can vote during the meeting.
If the vote is to be taken without a meeting, New York law allows it only if all board members provide written consent to the action. This written consent must be included in the meeting minutes. Check your bylaws for any restrictions.
The law states: “…Unless otherwise restricted…by the by-laws, any action required or permitted to be taken by the board or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the board or the committee consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing action…”