Nonprofit Resources
Mission-Centered Governance Resources for Ministry and Nonprofit Leaders
Your mission is too important to be hindered by governance challenges. A strong, mission-centered board can help your organization thrive and stay focused on its calling. But building and sustaining an effective board takes intentionality, clarity, and strategy.
This Mission-Centered Governance Series is designed to equip ministry and faith-based nonprofit leaders with practical, biblically grounded guidance for building a board that serves with wisdom, unity, and purpose.
What You’ll Learn
These free resources, based on insights from the Maclellan Foundation’s Mission-Centered Governance curriculum, will help you:
- Recruit the right board members who align with your mission and values.
- Equip your board members for ongoing success through effective orientation and evaluation.
- Cultivate relationships that foster trust, unity, and effective governance.
Explore Our Free Resources
Watch our recorded webinar for an overview of best practices for an effective nonprofit board, and then check out our comprehensive e-book and video series below!
Access the recorded webinar >
Download the Mission-Centered Governance e-book >
Watch our in-depth video series:
Ready to Strengthen Your Board?
Access these free resources today and start building a mission-centered governance structure that advances your organization’s mission.
Need personalized guidance? Contact us to discuss how we can help you navigate board development with clarity and confidence.

Stan Reiff
Stan serves as Partner and Professional Practice Leader - Consulting. Stan’s professional experience includes over 35 years in ministry operations, public accounting, government accounting, and international missions. He has a unique ability to balance strategic thinking with a deep knowledge of and hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of many types of organizations. Stan provides strategic leadership of the firm’s professional advisory and consulting services, including research on emerging issues in the faith-based nonprofit sector and the development and implementation of products and services in response to those needs.