The documents in this Board Resource Space include examples from SND sponsored ministries and educational materials and guidelines from nationally recognized leadership organizations. These materials are provided primarily for illustrative purposes. The materials may be subject to state laws or diocesan rules that differ from those applicable to the sponsored ministry. Each sponsored ministry should adapt the materials to fit its particular needs and priorities. BoardSource® has given permission for its materials to be used by SND sponsored ministries to develop best practices in board governance and management by the CEO/President. Materials may be subject to copyright and should not be distributed outside of the sponsored ministries or used for any other purpose.