They are volunteers, too!
Look here for information and the latest techniques to develop your board or committee. The purpose is to help those who work or serve on nonprofit boards of directors or committees.

~December 2009~

NONPROFIT REPORTING: IRS FORM 990

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides resources to those working in nonprofit organizations in the US.  An especially good location is a site that outlines the governance responsibilities of those in 501 (c) (3) organization.  There is a PDF file covering such issues as

Creating the mission statement
Required organizational documentation
Governance and management policies
Financial Reporting
Transparency and Accountability

Each of these sections explains in some detail the best practices for the nonprofit.  The document is available in PDF . 
Online URL is http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/governance_practices.pdf