Resources

Preserving your organization’s mission is key to future success.

MHS and its members encourage the thoughtful integration of core values into your organizational culture. From hiring new employees to selecting new board members, it’s essential to have a plan in place for conveying your history, your mission, and your guiding ideals with all stakeholders. This handy list of tools and links will get you started on the right path. Please contact Mim Shirk with any resources you would like to add to our growing pool of knowledge.

Board Works

Board Works is a periodical containing short articles on governance topics to share with your board. For more on governance, check out blog archives from the Speaking of Nonprofit Boards blog. 

Board Works Archives:

• Is your Boardroom a Safe Space – May 2017

• Making the Most of Executive Sessions – December 2016

• Conflict Resolution in the Boardroom – September 2015

• A Powerful Force Field (Fundraising) - May 2015

• Rituals – April 2014

• Ingredient of a Productive Board Meeting - May 2013

• Board Members and Fundraising - November 2012

• CEO Transition - August 2012

• Board Work is Group Work - May 2012

• Effective Leadership - June 2011

• Term Limits - September 2010

• Bylaws - September 2009

• Identifying Conflicts of Interest - July 2009

• Governance Models - Dec. 2008

• Executive Sessions - Oct. 2008

• Recruiting Board Members - July 2008

• CEO Appraisal - April 2008

• Succession Planning - Dec. 2007

• Fiduciary Agents - Sept. 2007

Promising Practices in Governance:

• Interviewing Potential Board Members
   
• Mentoring New Board Members
   
• Board Member Reappointments
   
• Board Member Recruitment
   
• Board Member Onboarding

Additional Resources:

• Bylaws Worksheet
   
• Disclosure Statement

Connections Newsletter

As of 2018, we no longer publish our bi-monthly Connections Newsletter. Instead, we have moved to a monthly letter: eConnections.

Connections Archives:

• November/December 2017
   
• July/August 2017​​​
   
• May/June 2017
   
• March/April 2017
   
• January/February 2017
   
• November/December 2016
   
• September/October 2016
   
• July/August 2016
   
• May/June 2016
   
• March/April 2016
   
• January/February 2016

Free Study Guides & Videos

• Watch:  The Quickest Ever DVD Guide to Anabaptists and their Values

• Free download:  Study Guide to The Quickest Ever DVD Guide to Anabaptists and Their Values

• Free download:  Study Guide to A Quick Guide to Anabaptist Values

• Sensitive Conversations: MHS has carefully prepared this special resource packet for boards and senior leaders as you process complex challenges brought about by changing laws and regulations. The packet includes guidelines for searching conversations in the board room, a legal overview, suggestions for managing communication and public relations, items to consider for policy development, and a list of resources for further study and reflection.

Please feel free to contact MHS at any time to share the struggles your organization might be facing. Our trusted team is poised to assist you in discernment, discussion, and decision-making.

Resources For Purchase

• A Quick Guide to Anabaptist Values (for MHS Organizations) [Table of Contents]

• Setting the Agenda: Meditations for the Organization's Soul 

• Resources for Grief. If your organization serves people in times of sadness and loss, consider Resources for Grief as an affordable way to provide personalized, supportive, and compassionate support without creating your own materials. Resources for Grief offers letters, educational resources, cards, and a support group manual.

*MHS has negotiated discounted pricing for members. Visit Resources for Grief and enter MHS-RFG on the pricing page.