The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-45763-4
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 196 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 965 g

Autoren/Hrsg.

Boardsource

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About BoardSource v

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xv

Part One: Governance Principles, Roles, and Structure 1

1 In the Spirit of Service: Introduction to the Nonprofit World 3

2 What Is Governance? 15

3 Governance Roles 31

4 Governance Structure 55

5 The Board–Chief Executive Relationship 81

Part Two: Governance Practices 97

6 Building a Board 99

7 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities 127

8 Financial Oversight 145

9 Fundraising 167

10 Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning 189

11 Communications and Outreach 211

12 Succession Planning and Chief Executive Transition 233

13 Evaluation 255

14 Bylaws and Policies 275

15 Board Meetings 295

16 Board Dynamics 317

Appendix: Sample Policies for Nonprofit Boards 331

Board Member Fundraising 332

Human Resources 333

Code of Ethics 335

Conflict of Interest 337

Confidentiality 341

Whistle-Blower Protection 342

Record Retention and Document Destruction 344

Executive Compensation 348

Investments 350

Financial Audits 356

Risk Management 357

Media Relations 358

Glossary 359

Resources 367

Index 375

Über Autor(innen)

BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) is the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.