Good Governance for Nonprofits: Developing Principles and Policies for an Effective Board |  | Authors: Frederic L. Laughlin, Robert C. Andringa
Publisher: AMACOM
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Product Description
Many nonprofits are reluctant to develop a policies manual, believing that it takes far too much time, effort, and expertise. But the lack of responsible policies and governance can actually end up costing an organization much more in the long run -- both in reputation and in resources. Good Governance for Nonprofits is a succinct but thorough guide that will help organizations develop a board that is legally and ethically responsible and effective in advancing their needs. The authors offer a clear process for creating a policies manual to help boards apply proven standards of governance or "attributes of excellence." Now even with limited resources, nonprofit leaders will learn how to: * eliminate redundant or outdated policies
* add new policies more effectively
* clearly guide the CEO and evaluate his or her performance
* ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
* understand why certain policies should be included
* adapt the authors' templates to their specific needs.
Book Description
Many nonprofits are reluctant to develop a policies manual, believing that it takes far too much time, effort, and expertise. But the lack of responsible policies and governance can actually end up costing an organization much more in the long run -- both in reputation and in resources. Good Governance for Nonprofits is a succint but thorough guide that will help organizations develop a board that is legally and ethically responsible and effective in advancing their needs. The authors offer a clear process for creating a policies manual to help boards apply proven standards of governance or "attributes of excellence." Now even with limited resources, nonprofit leaders will learn how to: * eliminate redundant or outdated policies * add new policies more effectively * clearly guide the CEO and evaluate his or her performance * ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations * understand why certain policies should be included * adapt the authors’ templates to their specific needs.
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 Add Water and Stir August 19, 2007
John W. Pearson (San Clemente, CA, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a practical "add-water-and-stir" book with everything you need for developing a Board Policy Manual. I am recommending it to all of my nonprofit clients.
A Useful Working Model April 25, 2008
Werner Jacobsen
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a readable and USEFUL book for all non-profits. The principles are solid and are adaptable to organizations at any and all stages of growth and development. The authors encourage the quest for good governance as a journey for the board to take together. Their willingness to share their many significant handouts is appreciated for it not only saves work to re-create them but they are a representation of the authors' learning discovery and wisdom. I highly commend it to all who work with non-profits.
Great Handbook December 23, 2009
Chicago Sue (Chicago, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this book after reading reviews of dozens of books to help me with work I am doing as chair of a Governance Task Force for a small arts nonprofit organization. I have found the book very helpful in providing an outline of necessary steps and why they are important/necessary, and in providing a usuable/customizable template for a board manual and board policies. I have worked in nonprofit governance for many years, but I still found this to be a valuable "hands-on" tool.
Jim Shapiro - The EDGE Group - Founder & Senior Advisor June 19, 2008
J. Shapiro (Seattle, WA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good Governance for Nonprofits takes the somewhat confusing ingredients of board governances and puts it into simple, real, applicable terms. A must read for anyone serving or managing a nonprofit board.
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 A book that should be given to all nonprofit directors April 29, 2008
R. D. Scholle (Scottsdale, AZ)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Having served on a number of nonprofit boards this book describes very precisely how more management organization and thinking can assist those with "good intentions" who often serve on nonprofit boards and probably should not. It should be a book given to all new directors invited to join the board. Given a more structured look, nonprofits will find that they cannot continue with "it's his/her time to be on the board". The annual affirmation statement of board members should be a must for all directors as it brings a focus to why they are there and what is expected.The ideas and suggestions in the book are applicable to nonprofits of every size. While a good portion of the book is obvious and reasonable, it is unfortunate that the obvious is not always practiced by more well intentioned board members. Bringing a longer term strategic focus can only assist an organization in building a more successful future.
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