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The Book of the Board

Effective Governance for Non-profit Organisations

Paperback

Published: 1st July 2008
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$59.95

The Book of the Board is an invaluable handbook for boards and board members of non-profit organisations. It explains:

the purpose of a board in a non-profit organisation the board's formal and legal responsibilities the main areas where a board can add to the organisation's effectiveness

This second edition, while retaining an overall structure similar to the first edition, has been fully revised and updated to reflect developments in the non-profit environment. Particular revisions include:

A new Checklists section, containing ten quick-reference checklists on topics ranging from strategic planning and compliance through to board recruitment and succession planning All the interviews have been replaced with eight new interviews from Australian non-profit organisations in the fields of environment, sports, arts and youth development The topics covered in the original 17 chapters have been streamlined into 12 chapters A new chapter has been added on the subject of alliances and mergers in the non-profit field The Resources section has been overhauled, with seven Resources retained and updated, and eight new Resources added, covering governance charters, running a planning retreat, CEO appraisal and committee structures New charts and diagrams that provide a visual overview of key topics Gavin Nicholson, Louise Walsh and Judith James join Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes and Elizabeth Jameson among the contributors

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6/11/2012
 
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Pros

  • Deeply Informative
  • Deserves Multiple Readings
  • Easy To Understand
  • Expert Author
  • Great Insights
  • Well Written

Cons

  • Limited Appeal

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  • Reference
  • Special Needs

Comments about The Book of the Board:

If you are asked to go on a volunteer Board of Directors for a not for profit organisation you should read this book. If you are on a Board of an NFP you need to read this book.
"the book of the board" by David Fishel is so good and just chock full of 'need to know' stuff I bought two extra copies and gave them to friends who are on Boards.
Highly recommended and read it at least three times.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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...this book is a refreshing text on the issue of governance in the not-for-profit sector. With a strong emphasis on the social context of the task and a lot of sensible advice regarding process to boards, CEOs, and even exectuive staff, not-for-profit organisations are effectively located in their true context. - Arena Magazine, Number 99, February-March, 2009

Introduction The Job of the Board A Sense of Direction An Interview with the Environmental Defender's Office The CEO and The Board Purposeful Meetings In the Chair An Interview with Netball Australia Risk Management Compliance with legal responsibilities Financial Planning and Control An Interview with the Western Australia Symphony Orchestra The Board and Fundraising Measuring our Progress Alliances and Mergers An Interview with The Foundation of Young Australians Recruitment and Succession Postscript: Twenty Staging Posts of Board Development Checklists Resources Interviewees BibliographyWebsitesIndex

ISBN: 9781862876897
ISBN-10: 1862876894
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 300
Published: 1st July 2008
Weight (kg): 0.56