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The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

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Essential Texts for Nonprofit and Public Leadership and Management

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1. Auflage April 2010
416 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-470-45763-4
John Wiley & Sons

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THE HANDBOOK OF NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE

From BoardSource comes The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance. This comprehensive resource explores the overarching question of governance within nonprofit organizations and addresses the roles, structures, and practices of an effective nonprofit.

The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance covers the topics that are of most importance to those charged with creating and sustaining effective leadership, including building a board; succession planning; policies; financial oversight; fundraising; planning; strategic planning processes; risk management; and evaluation of the board, CEO, and organization.

Praise for The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

"This is the first book I've found that covers the topic of governance from A to Z. I know
what I'll be assigning the students in my governance class as a textbook next semester!"
--TERRIE TEMKIN, founding principal, CoreStrategies for Nonprofits, Inc.

"BoardSource has prepared an exceptional resource for nonprofit boards and leaders. This comprehensive volume offers timely and relevant information about board work and governance, including practical tools and resources that will be valuable to all types of nonprofits."
--DAVID O. RENZ, chair, department of public affairs; Beth K. Smith/Missouri Chair in Nonprofit Leadership; and director, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership; University of Missouri, Kansas City

"If you are involved in nonprofit organizations, and if you ever have doubts about how they are best run, this is the book for you-and BoardSource is the place to turn."
--FISHER HOWE, consultant, Lavender/Howe & Associates, and author, The Nonprofit Leadership Team

BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) is the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

About BoardSource v

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xv

Part One: Governance Principles, Roles, and Structure 1

1 In the Spirit of Service: Introduction to the Nonprofit World 3

2 What Is Governance? 15

3 Governance Roles 31

4 Governance Structure 55

5 The Board-Chief Executive Relationship 81

Part Two: Governance Practices 97

6 Building a Board 99

7 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities 127

8 Financial Oversight 145

9 Fundraising 167

10 Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning 189

11 Communications and Outreach 211

12 Succession Planning and Chief Executive Transition 233

13 Evaluation 255

14 Bylaws and Policies 275

15 Board Meetings 295

16 Board Dynamics 317

Appendix: Sample Policies for Nonprofit Boards 331

Board Member Fundraising 332

Human Resources 333

Code of Ethics 335

Conflict of Interest 337

Confidentiality 341

Whistle-Blower Protection 342

Record Retention and Document Destruction 344

Executive Compensation 348

Investments 350

Financial Audits 356

Risk Management 357

Media Relations 358

Glossary 359

Resources 367

Index 375
BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) is the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.