The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

[From the publisher]

The Ultimate Governance Reference from the Ultimate Source

For years, nonprofit leaders asked BoardSource to create the definitive governance handbook. Now we have!

The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance is a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices followed by effective nonprofit boards.

You will find answers to the following questions and more:

• What is the nonprofit sector, and how does governance fit in?
• What roles do nonprofit boards serve?
• How does an organization build and sustain a strong, active board?
• What are the board's legal, ethical, and financial responsibilities?
• What is the board's role in fundraising?
• How does the board engage in strategic thinking and planning?
• What does the board contribute to communications and outreach?
• How do boards ensure effective chief executive transitions?
• Why is evaluation important, and how is the board involved?
• How do bylaws and policies promote sound board decisions?
• What are the ingredients of a productive board meeting?
• How do board dynamics influence board effectiveness?

You will want to keep The Handbook within reach so you can refer to it whenever you have a governance question.