The Principles Workbook: Steering Your Board Toward Good Governance and Ethical Practice is a new tool to help nonprofits, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs examine and improve their governance, and do so in a cost-effective way.

The Workbook continues Independent Sector's commitment to assisting organizations as they work to uphold the highest standards of accountability. It expands on and elucidates the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector's Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations, 33 recommendations that organizations can use to analyze and improve their practices.

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IS Members: Join Two Upcoming Webinars
IS members can sign up for two special webinars:

On Tuesday, July 7, nonprofit legal expert Michael Peregrine will discuss Wise Counsel: Building Trust and Improving Governance to help organizations navigate the intricate relationships between board members, staff, and in-house or external legal counsel. Sign up now >>

On Friday, July 10, Understanding Health Care Reform will feature Anne Phelps, health care and tax policy expert, outlining the current options and the difficult choices ahead for Congress and the nonprofit community. Sign up now >>

Annual Conference 2009: Challenging Topics, Innovative Formats
The 2009 IS Annual Conference, held in partnership with the Council of Michigan Foundations, will examine our sector, our nation, and our world. It will provide:

• Innovative formats that heighten our engagement
• Leaders from varied fields who challenge our thinking
• Critical insights into the possibilities that lie ahead

Visit the conference website to register and learn more. Your voice and your participation matter.