The Nonprofit Board Answer Book: A Practical Guide for Board Members and Chief Executives - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1118096118 ISBN 13: 9781118096116

Casa editrice: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2012

Riassunto

An essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise

This third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board governance. The book covers such topics as board structure and process, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staff relations, and financial management. This new edition includes updated information on topics that have recently increased in importance including new Form 990; dealing with the financial crisis, risk management, and mergers.

• Shows executives and board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence
• Topics include information on the viability of for-profit ventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financial oversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology
• From Boardsource the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide

Offers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofit leaders.

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BoardSource is the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board mem- bers of nonprofit organizations worldwide. Through its highly acclaimed programs and services, BoardSource enables organizations to fulfill their missions by helping build strong and effective nonprofit boards.

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The Nonprofit Board ANSWER BOOK

THIRD EDITION

What is the board's role in fundraising?

What kind of board does an all-volunteer organization have?

How can our board assess and improve its own performance?

How can we protect the organization?and ourselves?from lawsuits?

To help their nonprofit organizations be successful in achieving their missions, board members must understand their responsibilities, be prepared to ask tough questions, and make difficult decisions. This third edition of the best-selling The Nonprofit Board Answer Book is written as a hands-on guide for nonprofit board members and other nonprofit leaders who are charged with meeting the goals of their organizations. Thoroughly revised and updated, this timely book answers the most commonly asked questions about governance and shows board members how to be more effective in dealing with everyday challenges. In addition, the book offers chief executives guidance in building a strong partnership with their board, which is essential for successful governance. Designed as an accessible resource, the book is written in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format and includes action steps and examples.

Whether you are new to governance or a seasoned veteran, you will undoubtedly encounter thorny board-related questions. The Nonprofit Board Answer Book answers 85 of the most commonly asked questions that boards struggle with. The answers are based on more than two decades of BoardSource experience gleaned from working with thousands of nonprofit boards around the world. The book covers a wealth of information on a wide variety of topics such as

• Board roles and responsibilities
• Board structure and size
• Board member recruitment and development
• Board and committee meetings
• The board's role as a fiduciary
• Board-staff relations
• Organizational change

This third edition includes insight gained from the BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, thousands of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from hundreds of thousands of nonprofit leaders.

Dal risvolto di copertina interno

What is the board's role in fundraising?

What kind of board does an all-volunteer organization have?

How can our board assess and improve its own performance?

How can we protect the organization?and ourselves?from lawsuits?

To help their nonprofit organizations be successful in achieving their missions, board members must understand their responsibilities, be prepared to ask tough questions, and make difficult decisions. This third edition of the best-selling The Nonprofit Board Answer Book is written as a hands-on guide for nonprofit board members and other nonprofit leaders who are charged with meeting the goals of their organizations. Thoroughly revised and updated, this timely book answers the most commonly asked questions about governance and shows board members how to be more effective in dealing with everyday challenges. In addition, the book offers chief executives guidance in building a strong partnership with their board, which is essential for successful governance. Designed as an accessible resource, the book is written in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format and includes action steps and examples.

Whether you are new to governance or a seasoned veteran, you will undoubtedly encounter thorny board-related questions. The Nonprofit Board Answer Book answers 85 of the most commonly asked questions that boards struggle with. The answers are based on more than two decades of BoardSource experience gleaned from working with thousands of nonprofit boards around the world. The book covers a wealth of information on a wide variety of topics such as

• Board roles and responsibilities

• Board structure and size

• Board member recruitment and development

• Board and committee meetings

• The board's role as a fiduciary

• Board-staff relations

• Organizational change

This third edition includes insight gained from the BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, thousands of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from hundreds of thousands of nonprofit leaders.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118096118
• ISBN 13: 9781118096116
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 363
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile