Governance principles, roles, and structure. In the spirit of service : introduction to the nonprofit world ; What is governance? ; Governance roles ; Governance structures ; The board-chief executive relationships -- Governance practices. Building a board ; Legal and ethical responsibilities ; Financial oversight ; Fundraising ; Strategic thinking and strategic planning ; Communications and outreach ; Succession planning and chief executive transition ; Evaluation ; Bylaws and policies ; Board meetings ; Board dynamics -- Appendix : Sample policies for nonprofit boards
Summary
This text explores the overarching question of governance within nonprofit organizations and addresses the roles, structures, and practices of an effective nonprofit. This book covers the topics that are of most importance to those charged with creating and sustaining effective leadership, including building a board; succession planning; policies; financial oversight; fundraising; planning; strategic planning processes; risk management; and evaluation of the board, CEO, and organization
