The Nonprofit Board Answer Book - 3rd Edition by Boardsource (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertiseThis third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board governance. The book covers such topics as board structure and process, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staff relations, and financial management. This new edition includes updated information on topics that have recently increased in importance including new Form 990; dealing with the financial crisis, risk management, and mergers. Shows executives and board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence Topics include information on the viability of for-profit ventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financial oversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology From Boardsource the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide Offers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofit leaders"--

Book Synopsis

An essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise

This third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board governance. The book covers such topics as board structure and process, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staff relations, and financial management. This new edition includes updated information on topics that have recently increased in importance including new Form 990; dealing with the financial crisis, risk management, and mergers.

• Shows executives and board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence
• Topics include information on the viability of for-profit ventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financial oversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology
• From Boardsource the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide

Offers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofit leaders.

From the Back Cover

Praise for the third edition of
The Nonprofit Board Answer Book

"This third edition of The Nonprofit Board Answer Book is an excellent resource guide for new and experienced nonprofit board members alike. Grounded in recent research and updated to reflect the changing demands of our times, this edition addresses both the basic questions and offers important new insights with practical answers and action ideas that are presented in a clear and succinct manner. The new Answer Book is a resource that every board leader and member will value having in their library."
--David O. Renz, Beth K. Smith/Missouri Chair in Nonprofit Leadership; director, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, Henry W. Bloch School of Management, University of Missouri-Kansas City; and editor of the Handbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management

"A better, more accessible overview of nonprofit board governance simply does not exist. The Nonprofit Board Answer Book, with its accessible format of 85 questions and answers, addresses every conceivable challenge all nonprofit boards, as well as their key staff, must eventually confront--from ensuring that fundraising is on the board's radar to outlining how new board members should be oriented (to what, for many of them, is uncharted territory) to providing recommendations on how best to navigate the often awkward relations between the board and management. This book is essential reading (and re-referencing) for anyone serious about the role of the board in today's nonprofit world."
--Doug White, academic director, Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising, New York University; and author, The Nonprofit Challenge

"The Nonprofit Board Answer Book is a comprehensive guide for small and large nonprofit organizations. The format centered around critical questions and answers makes the information very accessible. Any question a board has about governance can be answered in this book. I was particularly impressed with the activities listed after each question. I would highly recommend The Nonprofit Board Answer Book to nonprofit organizations."
--Carol Goss, president and CEO, the Skillman Foundatione

About the Author

BoardSource is the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board mem- bers of nonprofit organizations worldwide. Through its highly acclaimed programs and services, BoardSource enables organizations to fulfill their missions by helping build strong and effective nonprofit boards.