• The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

    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 o... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0470457635
    • ASIN: 0470457635
    • ISBN: 0470457635
    • Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

  • Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector

    We are entering a new era—an era of impact. The largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in history will soon be under way, bringing with it the potential for huge increases in philanthropic funding. Engine of Impact shows how nonprofits can apply the principles of strategic leadership to attract greater financial support and leverage that funding to maximum effect.As Good to Great author Jim Collins writes in his foreword, this book offers "a detailed roadmap of disciplined thought and action for turning a good nonprofit into one that can achieve great impact at scale."William F. Meehan... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B073W1FL6F
    • ASIN: B073W1FL6F
    • Manufacturer: Stanford Business Books

  • Global Best Practices for CSO, NGO, and Other Nonprofit Boards: Lessons From Around the World

    An ideal resource for boards everywhere There are at least 10 million Civil Society Organizations (CSO)s in the world, each of them with a board composed of individuals doing their best to govern well and wisely. There is no single model of governance to emulate, but are there universal principles and practices that can help boards everywhere perform at the highest level.   This book takes us for a trip around the world to look at what is working for boards. Its discoveries will help not only boards, but also nonprofit staff leaders seeking to assist their boards to optimal performance, and c... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1119423279
    • ASIN: 1119423279
    • ISBN: 1119423279
    • Manufacturer: Wiley

  • Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations (J-B Carver Board Governance Series Book 6)

    In this revised and updated third edition, Carver continues to debunk the entrenched beliefs and habits that hobble boards and to replace them with his innovative approach to effective governance. This proven model offers an empowering and fundamental redesign of the board role and emphasizes values, vision, empowerment of both the board and staff, and strategic ability to lead leaders. Policy Governance gives board members and staff a new approach to board job design, board-staff relationships, the role of the chief executive, performance monitoring, and virtually every aspect of the board-ma... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B008L01JWO
    • ASIN: B008L01JWO
    • Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

  • Lessons From the Nonprofit Boardroom

    This book is based on the wisdom and experience of two seasoned veterans in the Christ-centered nonprofit arena. Written in an engaging, easy-to-read and understand style, the authors provide 40 short lessons for inspiring your board in God-honoring governance. The lessons are ideal for use in board training. The lesson title will draw you into important topics. Here are just a few of those titles:Ask the Gold Standard QuestionBreak Bread, Not RelationshipsDo Unwritten Board Policies Really ExistPrioritize Prayer Over ProblemsDate Board Prospects Before You Propose MarriageBack Off the Ledge... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1936233770
    • ASIN: 1936233770
    • ISBN: 1936233770
    • Manufacturer: ECFAPress

  • Guide to Nonprofit Corporate Governance in the Wake of Sarbanes-Oxley

    This guidebook provides a complete overview of the major reforms enacted or triggered by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including governace reforms promulgated by the SEC and the Stock Exchanges.

    • ASIN: 1590315677
    • ASIN: 1590315677
    • ISBN: 1590315677
    • Brand: Brand: American Bar Association
    • Manufacturer: American Bar Association

  • Nonprofit Resources: A Companion to Nonprofit Governance

    Now in its second edition, Nonprofit Resources is a handy reference tool for all nonprofit professionals. With more than a thousand entries pointing readers to a wide variety of references in the nonprofit field, this accessible guide will provide users with a running start on researching any topic. Unique, user-friendly, and compiled by industry experts, Nonprofit Resources will point readers to key information sources on dozens of topics ranging from accounting to lobbying to volunteers.

    • ASIN: 1590314263
    • ASIN: 1590314263
    • ISBN: 1590314263
    • Brand: Brand: American Bar Association
    • Manufacturer: American Bar Association

  • Sarbanes-Oxley and Nonprofit Management: Skill, Techniques, and Methods

    Is your nonprofit organization ready for increased scrutiny, reporting requirements, regulations, and increased expectations from donors? This combination reference/workbook prepares you and shows you how Sarbanes-Oxley best practices can benefit your organization. It includes: A structured description of Sarbanes-Oxley and its implications for nonprofits Detailed discussions on governance, including financial literacy for board members, new standards of accountability for boards, and best practices for nonprofit management Sample documents, procedures, and frameworks to help you implement be... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0471754196
    • ASIN: 0471754196
    • ISBN: 9780471754190
    • Manufacturer: Wiley

  • YOU and Your Nonprofit: Practical Advice and Tips from the CharityChannel Professional Community (In the Trenches)

    YOU and Your Nonprofit: Practical Advice and Tips from the CharityChannel Professional Community has been written for those who want to learn more about the nonprofit sector or improve their knowledge and skills related to nonprofit leadership, management, and fundraising. Whether you are a nonprofit staff member, board member, or volunteer, this book will provide answers you need to be a more valued members of your organization's team. If you are new to the nonprofit word you will find this book an invaluable asset to help you learn more about this noble and fascinating field. If you’ve bee... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0984158049
    • ASIN: 0984158049
    • ISBN: 0984158049
    • Manufacturer: CharityChannel Press

  • The Board Member's Playbook: Using Policy Governance to Solve Problems, Make Decisions, and Build a Stronger Board (J-B Carver Board Governance Series)

    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.

    • ASIN: 0787968404
    • ASIN: 0787968404
    • ISBN: 0787968404
    • Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

  • Corporate Governance Best Practices : Strategies for Public, Private, and Not-For-Profit Organizations

    Praise for Corporate Governance Best Practices "A thorough and thoughtful guidebook on the governance lay of the land." -Professor Charles M. Elson, Woolard Chair in Corporate Governance and Director of Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance,

    • UPC: 4989121

  • Studyguide for Corporate Governance Best Practices : Strategies for Public, Private, and Not-For-Profit Organizations by Lipman, Frederick, ISBN 978047

    Studyguide for Corporate Governance Best

    • UPC: 17742346

  • Nonprofit Board Governance

    Best Practices for Non-profit Board Governance Webcast | Feeley & Driscoll, P.C.

    Nonprofit Governance & Board Communications Best Practices