Nonprofit Board Service For The Genius

Author : Susan Schaefer,Bob Wittig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1941050131

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Nonprofit Board Service for the Genius by Susan Schaefer,Bob Wittig Pdf

Nonprofit Board Service for the GENIUS is a first-of-its kind reference for the millions of people who are seeking to serve on a nonprofit board or already serve on one. It is a fun, informative read that candidly highlights a board member's ups and downs. Perfect for the novice, the veteran who needs a refresher, or the executive director looking to take the group to a higher level; it has been acclaimed by experts as the resource that the sector been waiting for. The book takes the reader through the process of searching for a board, the first year of membership, into the leadership realm, and beyond. It is ideal for these purposes: Decision-making tool for finding the right board Board orientation takeaway Board meeting reference Board development resource Executive director training Nonprofit training text The book and its appendices contain a number of templates and sample documents that will help any nonprofit strengthen its value. Nonprofit Board Service for the GENIUS moves sequentially through the stages of nomination, early candidacy, and more advanced topics: Part 1: Board Service with Your Eyes Wide Open Chapter 1: Why Would Anyone Want to Serve on a Nonprofit Board? Chapter 2: Board Basics Chapter 3: Just the Facts Chapter 4: Finding the Right Match Chapter 5: Getting From Here to There: From Candidate to Board Member Part 2: Hit the Ground Running Chapter 6: Ready, Set, Action Wait, Who Does What? Chapter 7: Board Anatomy 101 Chapter 8: Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, 990s...Oh My Chapter 9: Creating a Roadmap: Strategic Thinking and Planning Part 3: Digging In Chapter 10: Budgets: A Financial Blueprint Chapter 11: Other Fun Financials Chapter 12: From Ambassador to Advocate Chapter 13: The "F" Word: Fundraising Chapter 14: Risk Management: Covering Your Assets Chapter 15: Measuring Organizational Success: The Board's Role Part 4: Behind the Curtain Chapter 16: Board Recruitment: The Dating Game Chapter 17: Orientation: An Essential Beginning Chapter 18: Make Meetings Magical Part 5: The Care and Feeding of Your Leaders Chapter 19: ED-Chair Partnership: The Dynamic Duo Chapter 20: Supporting and Evaluating the ED Chapter 21: Hiring and Firing the ED Chapter 22: What If Your Leaders Flee to Cancun? Chapter 23: Founders and Long-Time Leaders Part 6: Taking the Reins Chapter 24: Assessing the Board's Performance Chapter 25: Keeping Board Members Engaged and Connected Chapter 26: When Things Go Awry Chapter 27: Board Culture: Boards Are People Too Appendices include a sample board commitment form, individual board member fundraising plan, conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, document retention and destruction policy, and executive director evaluation. Nonprofit Board Service for the GENIUS is a must-have guide for these groups: Executive directors looking to propel the board to the next level Community members interested in exploring board service Novice board members driven to learn more Veteran board members who would like to brush up on basics or take on a leadership post With real examples of inspiration and what to avoid, the book's vignettes show that board work takes time and commitment, but enables creativity and provides immense personal and professional benefits and opportunities. Its spirited tone will follow readers to the boardroom and into communities around the country.

Author : Marc J. Epstein,F. Warren McFarlan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118007198

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Joining a Nonprofit Board by Marc J. Epstein,F. Warren McFarlan Pdf

Praise for Joining a Nonprofit Board ""As an individual who has served on various nonprofit boards, and as the president and CEO of a large nonprofit organization, I can attest to how valuable this book is. Marc Epstein and Warren McFarlan offer insight into the expectations of nonprofit board members, which is extraordinarily beneficial to individuals considering their first nonprofit board and to seasoned professionals already serving on boards." —Gail McGovern, President and CEO, American Red Cross Excerpted from Foreword" "This book is a roadmap for the business person who wants to serve on a nonprofit board, and unwittingly assumes that the approaches that worked so well in the for-profit world can be seamlessly extrapolated to the nonprofit board room." —Roseanna H. Means, M.D., founder and president, Women of Means "A must-read for all new and existing nonprofit board members. It is full of practical advice that will help improve the effectiveness of nonprofit board members and the organizations they serve." —Roger Servison, president emeritus, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and vice chairman, Boston Symphony Orchestra "What a powerful tool now available for anyone involved with governance of America's nonprofit enterprises. The analysis is cogent and concise, amply supported by real-life examples." —George B. Beitzel, chairman emeritus, Amherst College, and chairman emeritus, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation "Joining a Nonprofit Board offers practical advice in complementing your business experience with the nuances of nonprofit governance, performance, and management in order to fully achieve the societal mission." —Jeffrey C. Thomson, president and CEO, Institute of Management Accountants "This book will guide you through the differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations (and boards). It will help you navigate through all the nuances in which nonprofit organizations actually operate on a day-to-day basis."—Elaine Ullian, former president, Boston Medical Center "Joining a Nonprofit Board is a must-read. This book should be required reading and distributed at the opening board meeting." —Agnes C. Underwood, former head, Garrison Forest School and National Cathedral School; vice president/managing associate, Carney, Sandoe and Associates "A Board needs a unifying and visionary objective—'It must be World Class.' This book successfully shows how to create a World Class Board." —W. Richard Bingham, former chairman, California Academy of Sciences

Author : BoardSource
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118047484

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The Nonprofit Board Answer Book by BoardSource Pdf

“Think for a moment of the best conversations you’ve had with friends and colleagues. You were honest with one another—not shy about speaking up but relaxed, even if the topic being discussed was serious in nature. That’s the type of conversation The Nonprofit Board Answer Book aims to have with you in the pages that follow. It follows a question-and-answer format, enabling you to quickly find an answer to a burning question you have right now. At the same time, it’s easy to pick up and read straight through, either cover to cover or one section at a time. At the end of each question-and-answer pairing you’ll find suggested action steps. These offer ways to put the information to a practical use on your own board and within your own nonprofit organization. Implementing some of these steps may lead to more questions as you become even more committed to fulfilling your responsibilities as a board member. Remember: behind every good answer lies a good question. So keep asking those questions.”--from the Introduction

Author : Edgar Stoesz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781680990843

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Doing Good Better by Edgar Stoesz Pdf

This trusted handbook for nonprofit board service is newly revised and includes new case studies and even more tips and ideas from the trenches of nonprofit board work. Doing Good Better is approachable wisdom. Edgar Stoesz has made Doing Good Better a guidebook for both board members of nonprofits, whether new to the task, or highly experienced. First, Stoesz identifies two failings common to many boards of nonprofit organizations that are often overlooked: 1. A board’s governance role is very different from the role of management. “Making this distinction requires a reorientation for most board member, because in their day jobs, they are managers or employees.” 2. Boards often fail at two matters: a.) preparation of their members, and b.) regular evaluations of their own effectiveness and focus. In short, pointedly-written chapters, Stoesz covers: Helping Directors Understand Their Governance Role A Plan to Fulfill the Purpose Reporting Back to the Members Planning Effective Meetings Great Boards Have a Good Fight (occasionally) Working Your Way Through a Crisis Great Boards Celebrate Leaving Right Stoesz deftly interweaves background philosophy, vision, and razor-sharp specific ideas. "Discussion/Action Questions” conclude many of the chapters. In addition, Stoesz offers a “Board Evaluation Form,” a “Director’s Self-Evaluation Form,” and an outline for the “Executive Director Annual Review.”

Author : Patrick Belcher
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781631954085

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Fundraising Is by Patrick Belcher Pdf

Fundraising Is helps fundraisers build a sustainable plan for their individual and their organization’s success. Fundraising is a profession. In any profession there is a need for training and development along with exceptional communication skills and strategy. Fundraisers are often left to their own initiative to learn about an organization and its mission and figure out how to tell the story to supporters and raise significant amounts of money. In contrast, the average sales organization invests nine days of product information and training before they release their team members to generate revenue. For those considering a development position or already working in nonprofits, this book can help you create a successful plan for fundraising to guide you and help your charity. A plan focused on relationships and storytelling more than galas and silent auctions. Whether new to the profession or non-profit organization, Fundraising Is provides insight that sets fundraisers up for success. From creating a plan for the first three months at an organization, to prioritizing the best way to apply their efforts, these tactics can be applied whether working at a small local non-profit or the chapter of an international charity.

Author : Kay Sprinkel Grace
Publisher : Emerson & Church, Publishers
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1889102393

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The Ultimate Board Member's Book by Kay Sprinkel Grace Pdf

Author : Miriam M. Wood
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105060616930

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Nonprofit Boards and Leadership by Miriam M. Wood Pdf

Offers detailed case studies that demonstrate the crucial strategic issues facing nonprofit governing boards and offers board members new methods for dealing with them.

Author : Berit M. Lakey
Publisher : BoardSource, Inc.
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781586860936

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The Board Building Cycle by Berit M. Lakey Pdf

Author : Nanette R. Fridman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Nonprofit organizations
ISBN : 0692306366

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On Board by Nanette R. Fridman Pdf

Nanette Fridman is an internationally respected leadership coach, consultant and trainer. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits, Nanette wrote, On Board: What Current and Aspiring BOard Members Must Know About Nonprofits & Board Service, out of frustration with the lack of information prospective and current board members are given about the nonprofit sector and how boards work, what is expected of them, and how they can best contribute. Even seasoned board memebers can lack specific knowledge areas and skills to successfully govern and champion their organization. Are you an aspiring board member who wants to make the right decision about joining a board? Perhaps you're an executive director who isn't getting what you need from your board of directors? Maybe you're a board chair or member dreading yet another unproductive meeting or year?

Author : Judith Grummon Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015043195976

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A Guide to Building Your Board by Judith Grummon Nelson Pdf

Author : Maureen K. Robinson
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471151197

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Nonprofit Boards That Work by Maureen K. Robinson Pdf

Praise for Nonprofit Boards That Work "This book offers a refreshing and candid look at the challenges of nonprofit boards. It moves away from theoretical frameworks to take you inside the real world of nonprofit organizations. . . . A must for any executive director who needs reassurance that building effective boards is tough work, but well worth the effort."-Sherry Rockey, Executive Director, International Women's Media Foundation "Maureen Robinson is uniquely qualified to help us understand the issues related to boards that are effective, those that are not, and why. It is certain that board members, potential board members, and executive directors who read this book will better understand their roles and responsibilities, and will be better able to avoid common pitfalls. As a result, the impact of their efforts on those whom their organizations exist to serve will be enhanced."-Ron Burkard, Executive Director, World Neighbors As more than 10 million people in the United States alone say yes to board service, they also expect to see their time and talents used effectively. This invaluable book presents a straightforward approach to understanding the role of the board, tailoring its work to meet the needs of specific organizations, and creating a culture of board productivity that makes participation rewarding for board members as well as the organizations they serve. Nonprofit Boards That Work: * Distinguishes between theory and practice and encourages boards to explore how they genuinely add value to the work of the organization * Goes beyond the hows and whys of nonprofit governance to provide frank advice and real-world examples of what works, what doesn't, what requires a miracle, and what can be achieved through diligent and deliberate effort * Offers practical yet flexible strategies that can be tried by any nonprofit board, whatever its current effectiveness . . . and much more to guide nonprofit organizations and their boards toward accomplishing the goals they seek.

Author : Linda Lysakowski
Publisher : Charitychannel LLC
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fund raising
ISBN : 0984158014

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Fundraising for the GENIUS by Linda Lysakowski Pdf

Thomas Edison famously said that genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. Reading this For the GENIUS book shows that you have the inspiration to master the art and science of fundraising. The author helps you with the perspiration part by showing you how to dramatically increase your fundraising results by employing tried-and-true methods used by the most successful nonprofits and institutions. Fundraising for the GENIUS will: *Teach you to develop a sustainable fundraising program that will grow with your organization and allow you to fulfill your mission. *Help you understand the world of philanthropy, development and fundraising (and to know the differences between each). *Enable you to bring together your board, non-development staff, development staff and volunteers to create a powerful development team. *Show you how to evaluate your success and plan for growth in your development program. About the Author: Linda Lysakowski is among the select few professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. She has managed capital campaigns, helped dozens of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and trained more than 22,000 professionals in all aspects of development throughout most of the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Egypt.

Author : Robert C. Andringa,Ted Wilhelm Engstrom,Theodore Wilhelm Engstrom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015046497239

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Nonprofit Board Answer Book by Robert C. Andringa,Ted Wilhelm Engstrom,Theodore Wilhelm Engstrom Pdf

Written for seasoned as well as new nonprofit leaders, this book covers virtually every issue likely to be encountered in nonprofit board governance in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. Topics covered include: recruitment, diversity, fund raising, strategic planning, assessment, and responsibilities of board members. Sure to help your board become more efficient, productive, and successful.

Author : Charles F. Dambach,Oliver Tessier,Carol E. Weisman
Publisher : Boardsource
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : NWU:35556033071820

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The Business Professional's Guide to Nonprofit Board Service by Charles F. Dambach,Oliver Tessier,Carol E. Weisman Pdf

Author : Hillel Schmid
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136426117

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Organizational and Structural Dilemmas in Nonprofit Human Service Organizations by Hillel Schmid Pdf

Improve your organization’s performance for the well-being of your clients! Organizational and Structural Dilemmas in Nonprofit Human Service Organizations explores the common pitfalls that plague nonprofit human service organizations and cause them to fail in their missions. In this book, leading scholars analyze and evaluate the inherent difficulties that impede effectiveness in these organizations. With this wide-ranging body of knowledge, research findings, and information, you will be able to identify key areas in your organization that may become troublesome at a later date and prevent them from deteriorating. This valuable tool also includes advice and suggestions for repairing detrimental situations that have already occurred or are taking place. The book supplies solutions for repairing or preventing any permanent damage to your organization’s structure, value, or reputation. Organizational and Structural Dilemmas in Nonprofit Human Service Organizations will help you set successful long-term strategies for your organization, despite changes in laws, programs, and public sentiment. With this book, you will learn more about: the changing identity of federated community service organizations the role of congregations as social service providers volunteer and paid staff relations the implications of welfare-to-work programs the cycles of public sentiment as expressed through the media the issue of nonprofit executive misbehavior the preferences of social work graduates for employment in various sectors of the welfare economy such as for-profit as opposed to nonprofit the differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations