Description
Book SynopsisBoards bear ultimate authority and accountability for their organisations affairs. Yet, the performance and contributions of most boards are far from optimal. This book presents 64 explicit, precise and coherent benchmark principles designed to help boards reach optimal performance and enhance organisational success.
Trade Review"What a terrific addition to the bookshelf for governing boards ofnonprofit organizations! It is clearly written, well organized, andhighly practical."
--Thomas P. Holland, professor and director, Institute forNonprofit Organizations University of Georgia School of Social Work
"I learned more about nonprofit governance from this book than Ihave serving on boards for fifteen years."
--Art Ulene, former NBC Today Show medical commentator anddirector, The Vitality Challenge
"Pointer and Orlikoff show how great boards can truly transformour institutions. This is an innovative guide for benchmarking andimproving governance."
--Marilyn Chapin Massey, president, Pitzer College, Claremont,California
Table of ContentsFigures and Check-Ups.
Preface.
About the Authors.
1. Governance Basics.
2. Obligations.
3. Functioning: Responsibilities.
4. Functioning: Roles.
5. Structure.
6. Composition.
7. Infrastructure.
8. Transforming Your Board.
Resources.
A. The Sixty-Four Principles.
B. Illustrative Board Policies.
C. Sample Committee Charters.
D. Illustrative Board Chair Position Description.
E. Illustrative Governance Principles.
F. For Further Reading.
Index.
