Nonprofit Board Service for the GENIUS Contributor(s): Schaefer, Susan (Author), Wittig, Bob (Author) |
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ISBN: 1941050131 ISBN-13: 9781941050132 Publisher: Charitychannel LLC OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Nonprofit Organizations & Charities - Management &leadership - Social Science | Volunteer Work |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (1.64 lbs) 436 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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:
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? Part 2: Hit the Ground Running Chapter 6: Ready, Set, Action Wait, Who Does What? Part 3: Digging In Chapter 10: Budgets: A Financial Blueprint Part 4: Behind the Curtain Chapter 16: Board Recruitment: The Dating Game Part 5: The Care and Feeding of Your Leaders Chapter 19: ED-Chair Partnership: The Dynamic Duo Part 6: Taking the Reins Chapter 24: Assessing the Board's Performance 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:
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. |