Governance Matters provides nonprofit leaders with the governance resources needed to strengthen their boards and serve New York's communities better. Through advocacy, peer-learning roundtables and workshops, and educational resources -- such as this Web site -- Governance Matters fosters an open exchange of ideas throughout the nonprofit sector.

Announcement: Our next Brown Bag Breakfast Roundtable: "Learn About Best Governance Practices from Award Finalists of the First Annual Brooke W. Mahoney Award for Outstanding Board Leadership" is scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. Come hear how these exemplary boards and their staffs work to craft successful organizations focused on mission, excellence in programming, and serving their clients. We will hear from a key board member from each of the five finalists. You can register for thsi event here.