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Book SynopsisPraise for Nonprofit Boards That Work
This book offers a refreshing and candid look at the challenges ofnonprofit boards. It moves away from theoretical frameworks to takeyou inside the real world of nonprofit organizations. . . . A mustfor any executive director who needs reassurance that buildingeffective boards is tough work, but well worth the effort.-SherryRockey, Executive Director, International Women''s MediaFoundation
Maureen Robinson is uniquely qualified to help us understand theissues 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 understandtheir roles and responsibilities, and will be better able to avoidcommon pitfalls. As a result, the impact of their efforts on thosewhom their organizations exist to serve will be enhanced.-RonBurkard, Executive Director, World Neighbors
As more than 10 million people in the United
Trade Review"She offers shared wisdom and commonsense advice that providesuseful information about the basics of board work." (Nonprofit& Voluntary Sector Quarterly, May 2003)
Table of ContentsAbout the Author.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Assigning Value: Do Boards Matter?
Why One Size Won't Fit All.
Defining the Role of the Board.
Boards That Work: The Structure of the Work.
Boards That Work: The Substance of the Work.
Building Productivity through Board Culture.
A Working Partnership: The Executive Director and the Board.
Saying Yes Twice: Engaging the Individual Board Member.
Fine-Tuning the Instrument.
Closing Thoughts.
Resources.
Index.
