The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

Gebonden Engels 2010 9780470457634
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This handbook serves as a comprehensive reference and answers questions of all types about board governance, using the expertise from nonprofit leaders nationwide, as well as information from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, findings from governing board self–assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource daily. Complete with case studies that illustrate how governance works in the real world, sidebars that focus on important topics, and data gleaned from surveys, the handbook will also include end–of–chapter questions and lists of additional resources.

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ISBN13:9780470457634
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:416

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About BoardSource.
<p>Acknowledgments.</p>
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>PART ONE: GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES, ROLES, AND STRUCTURE.</p>
<p>1 In the Spirit of Service: Introduction to the Nonprofi t World.</p>
<p>2 What Is Governance?</p>
<p>3 Governance Roles.</p>
<p>4 Governance Structure.</p>
<p>5 The Board Chief Executive Relationship.</p>
<p>PART TWO: GOVERNANCE PRACTICES.</p>
<p>6 Building a Board.</p>
<p>7 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.</p>
<p>8 Financial Oversight.</p>
<p>9 Fundraising.</p>
<p>10 Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning.</p>
<p>11 Communications and Outreach.</p>
<p>12 Succession Planning and Chief Executive Transition.</p>
<p>13 Evaluation.</p>
<p>14 Bylaws and Policies.</p>
<p>15 Board Meetings.</p>
<p>16 Board Dynamics.</p>
<p>Appendix: Sample Policies for Nonprofi t Boards.</p>
<p>Board Member Fundraising.</p>
<p>Human Resources.</p>
<p>Code of Ethics.</p>
<p>Confl ict of Interest.</p>
<p>Confi dentiality.</p>
<p>Whistle–Blower Protection.</p>
<p>Record Retention and Document Destruction.</p>
<p>Executive Compensation.</p>
<p>Investments.</p>
<p>Financial Audits.</p>
<p>Risk Management.</p>
<p>Media Relations.</p>
<p>Glossary.</p>
<p>Resources.</p>
<p>Index.</p>

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