About the Center
The Center for Nonprofit Leadership began as a grassroots effort to address leadership transition and development in nonprofit organizations on Long Island.
A group of concerned nonprofit leaders met monthly for a year to seek solutions to these leadership challenges. This group included representatives from the Long Island Community Foundation, the Rauch Foundation, United Way of Long Island and the dean and associate dean of the School of Social Work at Adelphi University, as well as executive directors of nonprofit organizations.
With their support, a Long Island Nonprofit Leadership Summit was held at Adelphi as a first step in responding to the needs of the nonprofit community. This full-day event attracted nearly 300 nonprofit professionals and board members.
Mission Statement
Based on a belief that organizational effectiveness is achieved through excellence in leadership.
Testimonials
Our current and past clients share feedback about their experience with the Center.
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council is a network of community leaders who serve as volunteer advisors to advance the values, mission, strategic vision, and goals of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
In board agreements, it is smart to add what the board member can expect from the organization. This approach communicates a reciprocity between the two as partners in leadership.
See the Sample Board Member Contract.
New York state law states that unless restricted by the organization’s bylaws, any member of the board may participate in a meeting by conference telephone or similar communication as long as that person can hear everyone at the meeting and everyone at the meeting can hear him/her. That person should also have all of the materials that the board has access to for that meeting. It probably would be wise to amend the organization’s bylaws to state this option precisely.
If the board member is participating in the meeting via conference telephone or similar communications then he/she can vote at the meeting.
If this is to be action taken without a meeting, then the law states:Â “…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…” These should then be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the board or committee.