ASPI Leader Toolbox
Board, Volunteer, and Leadership Development
Board/Advisory Council
Most SPIs have either a Board or Advisory Council, depending on whether they are an independent 501c3 or have a fiscal sponsor (in the latter, the SPI can't have a Board because the fiscal sponsor already has a Board, so the SPI can only have an Advisory Council). The links below provide more information about the roles and responsibilities of Board and Advisory Council members:
Working with Volunteers & Staff
While some SPIs have full or part-time staff persons who help manage and oversee the work of the SPI, most SPIs draw on a network of volunteers to develop and implement their projects and programs. The links below provide resources and information to help you work with both staff and volunteers:
Nonprofit Leadership Development
The links below provide leaders of SPIs - whether they are staff, volunteers, or board/advisory council members - with information on resources on management and leadership development:
