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Board Recruitment and Orientation: A
Step-by-Step, Common Sense Guide, Hildy Gottlieb
(2008) The third edition of this practical and effective
workbook. It details a five-step process: establishing
qualifications; the board member job description;
identifying prospects; the application process; and
preparing the new board member to govern. It's filled
with samples, checklists, forms, charts and real life
stories.
Step-by-Step, Common Sense Guide, Hildy Gottlieb
(2008) The third edition of this practical and effective
workbook. It details a five-step process: establishing
qualifications; the board member job description;
identifying prospects; the application process; and
preparing the new board member to govern. It's filled
with samples, checklists, forms, charts and real life
stories.
Boards that Make a Difference: A New Design
for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public
Organizations, John Carver
(2006) This is the revised and updated basic text
that sets forth the Carver Policy Governance Model.
Policy Governance separates issues of
organizational purpose (ends) from all other
organizational issues (means). Policy Governance
Boards are concerned with ends and only limit the
staff's means to those which don't violate the board's
pre-stated standards. Critics view the Carver Policy
Governance Model as idealistic and impractical. The
notion that Boards can do without Finance and Audit
Committees is especially controversial.
for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public
Organizations, John Carver
(2006) This is the revised and updated basic text
that sets forth the Carver Policy Governance Model.
Policy Governance separates issues of
organizational purpose (ends) from all other
organizational issues (means). Policy Governance
Boards are concerned with ends and only limit the
staff's means to those which don't violate the board's
pre-stated standards. Critics view the Carver Policy
Governance Model as idealistic and impractical. The
notion that Boards can do without Finance and Audit
Committees is especially controversial.
Called to Serve: Creating and Nurturing the
Effective Volunteer Board, Max De Pree
(2001) This is the latest addition to this
internationally respected author's leadership books.
De Pree turns his vast experience with nonprofit
boards into a helpful volume about creating an
effective volunteer board.
Effective Volunteer Board, Max De Pree
(2001) This is the latest addition to this
internationally respected author's leadership books.
De Pree turns his vast experience with nonprofit
boards into a helpful volume about creating an
effective volunteer board.
Common Sense for Board Members, Edgar
Stoesz
(2001) Bite-sized advice on more than 40 topics,
including the difference between board work and
staff work and moving board members from doing
organizational housekeeping to doing
organizational planning.
Stoesz
(2001) Bite-sized advice on more than 40 topics,
including the difference between board work and
staff work and moving board members from doing
organizational housekeeping to doing
organizational planning.
Creating Caring & Capable Boards: Reclaiming
the Passion for Active Trusteeship, Katherine
Tyler Scott
(2000) This book by the executive director of
Trustee Leadership Devleopment probes beneath
the surface of board work to build leadership based
on the convergence of personal and organizational
values. It explores the historical context of board
service, explains the duties of board trustees and
offers straightforward exercises for real-world
application.
the Passion for Active Trusteeship, Katherine
Tyler Scott
(2000) This book by the executive director of
Trustee Leadership Devleopment probes beneath
the surface of board work to build leadership based
on the convergence of personal and organizational
values. It explores the historical context of board
service, explains the duties of board trustees and
offers straightforward exercises for real-world
application.
Doing Good Better: How to be an Effective
Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization,
Edgar Stoesz and Chester Raber
(2001) A simple book about nonprofit governance.
It covers all of the essential information one needs
to perform the nonprofit board member's fiduciary
responsbilities and obligations, succinctly and
understandably. A good primer for those who want
to form a nonprofit board. The chapter on legal
dimensions is particularly useful.
Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization,
Edgar Stoesz and Chester Raber
(2001) A simple book about nonprofit governance.
It covers all of the essential information one needs
to perform the nonprofit board member's fiduciary
responsbilities and obligations, succinctly and
understandably. A good primer for those who want
to form a nonprofit board. The chapter on legal
dimensions is particularly useful.
Extraordinary Board Leadership: The Seven
Keys to High-Impact Governance, Doug Eadie
(2003) A practical, down-to-earth guide that covers
developing a board's governing capacity; getting
the right people to serve on the board; building and
maintaining a strong board-CEO relationship; the
board's role in operational and budget planning
and oversight; and the board's role in external
relations and fundraising. Includes a "Suggested
Bibliography".
Keys to High-Impact Governance, Doug Eadie
(2003) A practical, down-to-earth guide that covers
developing a board's governing capacity; getting
the right people to serve on the board; building and
maintaining a strong board-CEO relationship; the
board's role in operational and budget planning
and oversight; and the board's role in external
relations and fundraising. Includes a "Suggested
Bibliography".
FriendRaising: Community Engagement
Strategies for Boards Who Hate Fundraising
but Love Making Friends, Hildy Gottlieb
(2006) An effective alternative to fundraising,
FriendRaising revitalizes the whole dynamic of fund
development through 89 step-by-step
easy-to-implement strategies, dozens of checklists,
brainstorm sheets, stories and examples. Once
you engage the whole community in your mission,
you will never go back to your old ways again.
Strategies for Boards Who Hate Fundraising
but Love Making Friends, Hildy Gottlieb
(2006) An effective alternative to fundraising,
FriendRaising revitalizes the whole dynamic of fund
development through 89 step-by-step
easy-to-implement strategies, dozens of checklists,
brainstorm sheets, stories and examples. Once
you engage the whole community in your mission,
you will never go back to your old ways again.
Governance as Leadership: Reframing the
Work of Nonprofit Boards, Richard P. Chait,
William P. Ryan, Barbara E. Taylor
(2004) This book challenges how we think about
governance. It identifies three modes of
governance: the traditional fiduciary mode, the
strategic mode and the generative thinking mode.
In order to be effective, boards need to be
proficient in all three modes. Board members need
to be engaged as strategic thinkers, rather than
merely problem solvers and planners. It advocates
for more leadership and "macro governance" in
exchange for less micromanagement.
Work of Nonprofit Boards, Richard P. Chait,
William P. Ryan, Barbara E. Taylor
(2004) This book challenges how we think about
governance. It identifies three modes of
governance: the traditional fiduciary mode, the
strategic mode and the generative thinking mode.
In order to be effective, boards need to be
proficient in all three modes. Board members need
to be engaged as strategic thinkers, rather than
merely problem solvers and planners. It advocates
for more leadership and "macro governance" in
exchange for less micromanagement.
Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit
Corporations, Second Edition, ABA Committee
on Nonprofit Corporations
(2005) This book focuses on the legal issues faced
by all types of nonprofit organizations, including
those related to governance and management;
director and officer liability; fund-raising; lobbying
restrictions; tax-exemption; volunteer and employee
liability; and compliance with other laws. .
Corporations, Second Edition, ABA Committee
on Nonprofit Corporations
(2005) This book focuses on the legal issues faced
by all types of nonprofit organizations, including
those related to governance and management;
director and officer liability; fund-raising; lobbying
restrictions; tax-exemption; volunteer and employee
liability; and compliance with other laws. .
How Are We Doing? A 1-hour Guide to
Evaluating Your Performance As A Nonprofit
Board, Gayle L. Gifford
(2005) Discusses the importance of clearly
articulating an organization's values and beliefs.
One of the biggest challenges that a board faces is
trying to quantify what kind of impact their
organization is having. A valuable resource when
evaluating and making improvements to an
organization's board.
Evaluating Your Performance As A Nonprofit
Board, Gayle L. Gifford
(2005) Discusses the importance of clearly
articulating an organization's values and beliefs.
One of the biggest challenges that a board faces is
trying to quantify what kind of impact their
organization is having. A valuable resource when
evaluating and making improvements to an
organization's board.
Nonprofit Boards and Leadership: Cases on
Governance, Change, and Board-Staff
Dynamics, Miriam M.Wood
(1995) A provocative book with detailed case
studies that demonstrate the crucial strategic
issues facing nonprofit governing boards and
offers board members new methods for dealing
with them. Each chapter is a story that outlines the
context of the case, followed by questions for
discussion.
Governance, Change, and Board-Staff
Dynamics, Miriam M.Wood
(1995) A provocative book with detailed case
studies that demonstrate the crucial strategic
issues facing nonprofit governing boards and
offers board members new methods for dealing
with them. Each chapter is a story that outlines the
context of the case, followed by questions for
discussion.
Nonprofit Boards: Roles, Responsibilities, and
Performance, Diane J. Duca
(1996) A practical guide that focuses on creating a
spirit of cooperation between board and staff.
Using case studies and real-life examples, it
clarifies the roles and functions of board members
and executives; details board duties; describes
different organizational models for nonprofit boards;
explains the importance of structural diversity within
the board; and discusses legal and ethical
obligations. Includes helpful charts, tables and
in-depth appendices.
Performance, Diane J. Duca
(1996) A practical guide that focuses on creating a
spirit of cooperation between board and staff.
Using case studies and real-life examples, it
clarifies the roles and functions of board members
and executives; details board duties; describes
different organizational models for nonprofit boards;
explains the importance of structural diversity within
the board; and discusses legal and ethical
obligations. Includes helpful charts, tables and
in-depth appendices.
Nonprofit Boards That Work: The End of
One-Size-Fits-All Governance, Maureen K.
Robinson
(2000) Common sense advice and useful
information about the basics of board work. This
book moves away from theoretical frameworks to
practical advice by providing real-world examples of
what works and what doesn't. It offers practical yet
flexible strategies. It encourages boards to look
first at the particulars of the organization before
determining the best approaches to effective
governance. Addresses issues of role definition,
key responsibilities, working culture, structure and
leadership.
One-Size-Fits-All Governance, Maureen K.
Robinson
(2000) Common sense advice and useful
information about the basics of board work. This
book moves away from theoretical frameworks to
practical advice by providing real-world examples of
what works and what doesn't. It offers practical yet
flexible strategies. It encourages boards to look
first at the particulars of the organization before
determining the best approaches to effective
governance. Addresses issues of role definition,
key responsibilities, working culture, structure and
leadership.
Reinventing Your Board: A Step-by-Step Guide
to Implementing Policy Governance, John Carver
and Miriam Mayhew Carver
(2006) This is the second edition of the popular
guide to implementing the Carver Policy Governance
Model. The second edition includes updated policy
samples, a new chapter on the process of policy
development, and additional resources for various
types of boards, 25 figures, forms and other practical
materials.
to Implementing Policy Governance, John Carver
and Miriam Mayhew Carver
(2006) This is the second edition of the popular
guide to implementing the Carver Policy Governance
Model. The second edition includes updated policy
samples, a new chapter on the process of policy
development, and additional resources for various
types of boards, 25 figures, forms and other practical
materials.
Roberta's Rules of Order: Sail Through
Meetings for Stellar Results Without the Gavel,
Alice Collier Cochran
(2004) This book offers a simpler, friendlier, and
more effective method for conducting meetings.than
the rigid structure of Robert's Rules of Order
(created by U.S. Army General Henry M. Robert in
the 1800s). Roberta's Rules replace formality with
informality; strict rules with guidelines and
agreements; parliamentary procedure with
democratic principles and processes; military
terminology with civilian terminology;one-size fits all
with flexibility; win-lose voting with win-win decisions;
debate with dialog; and puts the motion after a
discussion of the problem and its solution.
Meetings for Stellar Results Without the Gavel,
Alice Collier Cochran
(2004) This book offers a simpler, friendlier, and
more effective method for conducting meetings.than
the rigid structure of Robert's Rules of Order
(created by U.S. Army General Henry M. Robert in
the 1800s). Roberta's Rules replace formality with
informality; strict rules with guidelines and
agreements; parliamentary procedure with
democratic principles and processes; military
terminology with civilian terminology;one-size fits all
with flexibility; win-lose voting with win-win decisions;
debate with dialog; and puts the motion after a
discussion of the problem and its solution.
Secrets of Successful Boards: The Best from
the Non-Profit Pros, Carol Weisman
(1998) This is not a book of best practices, but
rather, like a board, the opinion of many different
folks. An impressive collection of essays by the
author's colleagues, each covering a different
aspect of board management.
the Non-Profit Pros, Carol Weisman
(1998) This is not a book of best practices, but
rather, like a board, the opinion of many different
folks. An impressive collection of essays by the
author's colleagues, each covering a different
aspect of board management.
The Art of Trusteeship: The Nonprofit Board
Members Guide to Effective Governance,
Candace Widmer and Susan Houchin
(2000) This book offers plainspoken, practical
advice. It doesn't take a one-size-fits-all
approach. It breaks the board's responsibility
down into mission, responsibility for money and
for management. The authors show how to fulfill
ten key trustee responsibilities including defining
mission, strategic planning, executive selection
and evaluation, fundraising, financial oversight,
and board self-assessment. Uses illustrative
case studies and real-life examples.
Members Guide to Effective Governance,
Candace Widmer and Susan Houchin
(2000) This book offers plainspoken, practical
advice. It doesn't take a one-size-fits-all
approach. It breaks the board's responsibility
down into mission, responsibility for money and
for management. The authors show how to fulfill
ten key trustee responsibilities including defining
mission, strategic planning, executive selection
and evaluation, fundraising, financial oversight,
and board self-assessment. Uses illustrative
case studies and real-life examples.
The Best of the Board Café: Hands-on
Solutions for Nonprofit Boards, Jan Masaoka
(2009) The 2nd edition of thiis popular book is due
out in September 2009. Board Café is an
electronic newsletter published by ConpassPoint
Nonprofit Services for members of nonprofit boards
of directors. The Best of the Board Café is a
compilation of ideas, information, opinions and
resources that covers a wide range of topics.
Solutions for Nonprofit Boards, Jan Masaoka
(2009) The 2nd edition of thiis popular book is due
out in September 2009. Board Café is an
electronic newsletter published by ConpassPoint
Nonprofit Services for members of nonprofit boards
of directors. The Best of the Board Café is a
compilation of ideas, information, opinions and
resources that covers a wide range of topics.
The Board Member's Guide to Strategic
Planning: A Practical Approach to
Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations, Fisher
Howe
(1997) A road map for strategic planning that
combines straight talk with real life examples and
action steps. Organized around nine actual case
studies. A no-nonsense approach with detailed
instructions. It shows how strategic planning can
generate interest, enthusiasm and pride in the
performance of an organization.
Planning: A Practical Approach to
Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations, Fisher
Howe
(1997) A road map for strategic planning that
combines straight talk with real life examples and
action steps. Organized around nine actual case
studies. A no-nonsense approach with detailed
instructions. It shows how strategic planning can
generate interest, enthusiasm and pride in the
performance of an organization.
The Board Member's Playbook: Using Policy
Governance to Solve Problems, Make
Decisions, and Build a Stronger Board, Miriam
Carver and Bill Charney
(2004) This book offers 50 real-world scenarios
that address the challenges that confront boards of
all types of organizations. Worksheets called
"rehearsal scenarios" with proposed solutions
provide a framework to bridge the theory of policy
governance with practical application. Includes a
separate section with a thorough overview of the
Carver model. Accompanied by a CD-ROM.
Governance to Solve Problems, Make
Decisions, and Build a Stronger Board, Miriam
Carver and Bill Charney
(2004) This book offers 50 real-world scenarios
that address the challenges that confront boards of
all types of organizations. Worksheets called
"rehearsal scenarios" with proposed solutions
provide a framework to bridge the theory of policy
governance with practical application. Includes a
separate section with a thorough overview of the
Carver model. Accompanied by a CD-ROM.
The High-Performance Board: Principles of
Nonprofit Organization Governance, Dennis
D. Pointer and James E. Orlikoff
(2002) An innovative guide for benchmarking and
improving governance. Clearly written, well
organized and highly practical. The authors
provide 64 principles designed to help your board
achieve peak performance. Includes a board
check-up, best practices and practical applications.
Nonprofit Organization Governance, Dennis
D. Pointer and James E. Orlikoff
(2002) An innovative guide for benchmarking and
improving governance. Clearly written, well
organized and highly practical. The authors
provide 64 principles designed to help your board
achieve peak performance. Includes a board
check-up, best practices and practical applications.
The Nonprofit Leadership Team: Building the
Board-Executive Director Partnership, Fisher
Howe
(2003) A quick read filled with a trove of examples,
anecdotes and experiences. A clear and useful
guide regarding the respective roles of the board and
the executive, best practices in nonprfoit governance,
and innovations in the field of nonprofit
capacity-building. The focus is on the key leadership
team - the board, its chair and the executive director.
Board-Executive Director Partnership, Fisher
Howe
(2003) A quick read filled with a trove of examples,
anecdotes and experiences. A clear and useful
guide regarding the respective roles of the board and
the executive, best practices in nonprfoit governance,
and innovations in the field of nonprofit
capacity-building. The focus is on the key leadership
team - the board, its chair and the executive director.
The Policy Governance Fieldbook, Caroline Oliver
(1999) A practical guide that closely examines 11
diverse organizations that have implemented the
Carver Policy Governance Model, analyzing what works
and what doesn't. Each chapter is built around a
user-friendly, hands-on framework, with useful tips at
the end of each chapter.
(1999) A practical guide that closely examines 11
diverse organizations that have implemented the
Carver Policy Governance Model, analyzing what works
and what doesn't. Each chapter is built around a
user-friendly, hands-on framework, with useful tips at
the end of each chapter.
The Strategic Board: The Step-by-Step Guide
to High-Impact Governance, Mark Light
(2001) A direct explanation of the basic reasons
most nonprofit boards fail to fulfill their
responsibilities. It offers a practical, no-nonsense
"how to" roadmap outlining what a nonprofit must do
to transform itself into a strategic-thinking,
strategically-run organization. The Strategic Board
model fo governance is a step-by-step guide to
creating a comprehensive Governance Plan that
includes a Leadership Plan, a Delagation Plan, a
Management Plan and a Vigilance Plan.
to High-Impact Governance, Mark Light
(2001) A direct explanation of the basic reasons
most nonprofit boards fail to fulfill their
responsibilities. It offers a practical, no-nonsense
"how to" roadmap outlining what a nonprofit must do
to transform itself into a strategic-thinking,
strategically-run organization. The Strategic Board
model fo governance is a step-by-step guide to
creating a comprehensive Governance Plan that
includes a Leadership Plan, a Delagation Plan, a
Management Plan and a Vigilance Plan.
Transformational Boards: A Practical Guide to
Engaging Your Board and Embracing Change,
ByronTweeten
(2002) Defines, describes, and outlines the
necesary philosophies and activities an
organization's leadership must undertake to be
effective today. A proactive new vision of
leadership. Practical tips to engage the board in
meaningful roles. Identifies key issues with
supporting research, how-to examples and
questions that stimulate further thinking and
discussion.
Engaging Your Board and Embracing Change,
ByronTweeten
(2002) Defines, describes, and outlines the
necesary philosophies and activities an
organization's leadership must undertake to be
effective today. A proactive new vision of
leadership. Practical tips to engage the board in
meaningful roles. Identifies key issues with
supporting research, how-to examples and
questions that stimulate further thinking and
discussion.
Welcome to the Board: Your Guide to
Effective Participation, Fisher Howe
(1995) Basic nuts-and-bolts guide to board
members' rights, obligations, and liabilities. Details
the seven key responsibilities of a nonprofit board
member. Answers the most common questions and
concerns of prospective board members.
Effective Participation, Fisher Howe
(1995) Basic nuts-and-bolts guide to board
members' rights, obligations, and liabilities. Details
the seven key responsibilities of a nonprofit board
member. Answers the most common questions and
concerns of prospective board members.
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Great Boards for Small Groups: A 1-Hour
Guide to Governing a Growing Nonprofit,
Andy Robinson
(2006) A clear and easy to follow guide of
straightforward answers to many common
questions about creating a functioning board of
directors. Includes five chapters devoted to board
giving and fundraising.
Guide to Governing a Growing Nonprofit,
Andy Robinson
(2006) A clear and easy to follow guide of
straightforward answers to many common
questions about creating a functioning board of
directors. Includes five chapters devoted to board
giving and fundraising.
Big Gifts For Small Groups: A 1-hour Board
Member's Guide To Securing Gifts Of $500 To
$5,000, Andy Robinson
(2004) A great tool for small to mid-sized organizations
ready to find fundraising successa with individual
donors. Includes simple, practical fundraising
techniques.
Member's Guide To Securing Gifts Of $500 To
$5,000, Andy Robinson
(2004) A great tool for small to mid-sized organizations
ready to find fundraising successa with individual
donors. Includes simple, practical fundraising
techniques.