The Nonprofit Board Answer Book

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

This third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit boardmembers and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updatedresource that answers the most-commonly asked question on boardgovernance. The book covers such topics as board structure andprocess, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staffrelations, and financial management. This new edition includesupdated information on topics that have recently increased inimportance including new Form 990; dealing with the financialcrisis, risk management, and mergers.
* Shows executives and board members how to be more effective,meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplacechallenges with confidence
* Topics include information on the viability of for-profitventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financialoversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology
* From Boardsource the premier resource for practicalinformation, tools, best practices, training, and leadershipdevelopment for board members of nonprofit organizationsworldwide

Offers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance IndexSurvey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions andchallenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofitleaders.