{"product_id":"nonprofit-boards-that-work-9780471354321","title":"Nonprofit Boards That Work","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Nonprofit Boards That Work\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As more than 10 million people in the United\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"She offers shared wisdom and commonsense advice that providesuseful information about the basics of board work.\" (Nonprofit\u0026amp; Voluntary Sector Quarterly, May 2003)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Assigning Value: Do Boards Matter?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Why One Size Won't Fit All.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Defining the Role of the Board.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Boards That Work: The Structure of the Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Boards That Work: The Substance of the Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building Productivity through Board Culture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Working Partnership: The Executive Director and the Board.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Saying Yes Twice: Engaging the Individual Board Member.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fine-Tuning the Instrument.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Closing Thoughts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515425677655,"sku":"9780471354321","price":51.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nonprofit-boards-that-work-9780471354321","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}