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The Nonprofit Board Answer Book
By: Wiley JohneBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: Jossey-Bass
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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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| Title of Business & Economics eBook: The Nonprofit Board Answer Book | |
| Release Date: 11-08-2011 | |
| Publisher: Jossey-Bass |
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The Nonprofit Board Answer Book
Chapter One
QAWhat are the basic responsibilities of a nonprofit board?
If you could observe the board meetings of hundreds of nonprofit groups, you would be struck by how different they are in terms of structure, strength of leadership, working style, and relationship with the staff. But despite their diversity, most boards share the same basic duties:
1. Determine the organization's mission and purposes. It is the board's responsibility to create and review a statement of mission and purposes that articulates the organization's goals, means, and primary constituents (see Question 3).
2. Select the chief executive. When the time has come to hire the first or the next chief executives, boards must reach consensus on the position responsibilities and undertake a careful search to find the most qualified person for the job (see Question 74).
3. Support and evaluate the chief executive. The board should ensure that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she needs to further the goals of the organization (see Questions 67 and 68).
4. Ensure effective planning. Boards must participate actively in an overall planning process and assist in implementing and monitoring the plan's goals (see Question 5).
5. Monitor and strengthen programs and services. The board must ensure that current and proposed programs and services are consistent with the organization's mission and monitor their effectiveness (see Question 8).
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