Description
Book SynopsisIn easy-to-understand language, Howe answers the most common questions and concerns of prospective board members, and details their rights, obligations, and liabilities.
Drawing on a lifetime of experience on nonprofit boards, Howe details the seven key responsibilities of a nonprofit board member--including how to go about the process of approving the mission, long-range planning, fundraising, and selecting and evaluating a chief executive. Additionally, Howe explores the leadership role each board member must assume if their organization is to excel.
Table of ContentsForeword xi
Preface xiii
The Author xix
Part I: Board Membership in Perspective 1
1 On Joining a Board 3
2 The Qualities of a Good Board Member 5
3 What You Should Know About the Law Governing Nonprofits 9
4 A Nonprofit is not a Business 13
Part II Board Member Responsibilities 21
5 Your Role as a Board Member 23
6 Attending Board Meetings 27
7 Defining the Mission and Strategic Planning 29
8 Choosing and Evaluating the Chief Executive 35
9 Assuring Financial Responsibility 41
10 Supporting and Overseeing Programs 47
11 Participating in Fundraising 51
12 Keeping the Board Effective 63
Part III: Board Members and Boards 67
13 Board Organization and Procedures 69
14 Rights, Obligations, and Liabilities of Board Members 77
15 Leadership: Every Board Member Has a Role 85
Resources 89
A A Donor Bill of Rights 91
B The Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Standards for Charitable Solicitations 93
C National Charities Information Bureau’s Standards in Philanthropy 101
References 111
Index 113
