The Board Member's Playbook


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The Board Member's Playbook


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The Board Member's Playbook--written for board members who are either familiar with or new to John Carver's revolutionary Policy Governance model--offers real-world scenarios that address the challenges that confront boards of all types of organizations. Step by step, the authors walk readers through a proven problem-solving sequence that allows them to find solutions consistent with the values and policies of their organizations. Designed to be flexible, the book's problem-solving methods are applicable to any challenge boards may face.




The Ultimate Board Member's Book


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The Nonprofit Board Answer Book


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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.




The Nonprofit Board Governance Playbook


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"The Nonprofit Board Governance Playbook" is an essential guide for individuals serving on or working with nonprofit boards. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the roles, responsibilities, and best practices of nonprofit board governance. It delves into the importance of strong leadership, effective communication, and strategic planning in ensuring the success and sustainability of a nonprofit organization. Readers will find valuable insights on how to cultivate a collaborative environment, make informed decisions, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability within their boards. The book also provides practical tools and techniques for addressing common challenges faced by nonprofit boards, such as fundraising, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Through real-life case studies and expert advice, "The Nonprofit Board Governance Playbook" equips board members with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate complex governance landscapes and drive their organizations toward achieving their missions. It is an invaluable resource for both new and experienced board members who seek to enhance their governance practices and make a meaningful impact in the nonprofit sector. Other Details: Dimensions - 6 X 9 inches Pages - 70 pages of strategies, knowledge, checklists and resources




The School Board Playbook


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In The School Board Playbook, Dr. Lee Pritzl articulates the strategies, principles, and values that help guide great school boards, superintendents, and school districts to be high functioning. These strategies are instrumental in helping develop a cohesive school board. Dr. Pritzl uses a commonsense framework to help guide school boards to effectively work together and with leaders in the system. He makes clear that the work is to support the education of all children in the system and brings back the key roles of school board members as humble and selfless entities who seek to serve others beyond their individual interests.




The Handbook of Board Governance


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Explore the practical realities of corporate governance in public, private, and not-for-profit environments In the newly revised third edition of The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private and Not for Profit Board Members, award-winning professor and lawyer Dr. Richard Leblanc delivers a comprehensive overview of all relevant topics in corporate governance. Each chapter is written by a subject matter expert working in academia or industry and illuminates a different area of board governance: value creation and the strategic role of the Board, risk governance and oversight, board composition and diversity, the role of the board chair, blind spots and trendspotting in the boardroom, audit committee efficacy, and more. This latest edition contains updated coverage of a wide variety of key topics, including: Governing, auditing, and working from home, as well as conducting virtual and hybrid meetings New and necessary skillsets for directors, including contemporary environmental, social, and governance considerations for firms Diversity, equity, and inclusion issues impacting boards and firms, as well as the risks posed by corruption, organized crime, and cyber-crime An essential resource for board members and directors of organizations of all kinds, The Handbook of Board Governance is also an important source of information for managers and executives seeking greater understanding of the role of the board in the day-to-day and long-term management of a modern firm.




The Little Book of Boards


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Are you new to a board and have no idea what’s expected of you? Do you know what a board’s six key responsibilities are? Do you know what your relationship with the Executive Director should be? If not, this book is for you. So many board members—especially of small nonprofits—want to support a nonprofit and readily accept the invitation to join the board. It’s only then that they discover they are in over their heads, with no idea of their expectations and responsibilities. The Little Book of Boards is here to throw that drowning board member a rope. Told with a conversational style, this book will lead you through the basics of being on a board, how meetings work, and what’s expected between meetings. In addition, at the back of the book are several in-depth resources for understanding Roberts Rules of Order, bylaws, committee structures, board leadership, and much more. Perfect for any new board member—or for an entire board that is feeling lost—this book and its common sense approach will serve you every year you are on the board.




The Handbook of Human Services Management


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Focusing on an effectiveness-driven approach to management in the human services, Rino J. Patti's The Handbook of Human Services Management, Second Edition explores the latest information on practice innovations, theoretical perspectives, and empirical research to provide an essential perspective on what managers do to create and sustain organizations that deliver high quality, effective services to consumers. Offering the most comprehensive coverage of human services management available today, this second edition includes 24 chapters authored by distinguished practitioners and scholars in human services management: 10 that are entirely new and 14 that have been extensively revised. The Handbook is accompanied by an Instructor's Manual.




How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member


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Veteran school board member Richard E. Mayer's humorous approach to administrator-board relations presents negative behavior scenarios and analyses, offers alternatives, and provides win-win solutions.