The Handbook of Nonprofit GovernanceISBN: 978-0-470-45763-4
Hardcover
416 pages
April 2010, Jossey-Bass
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Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
PART ONE: GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES, ROLES, AND STRUCTURE.
1 In the Spirit of Service: Introduction to the Nonprofi t World.
2 What Is Governance?
3 Governance Roles.
4 Governance Structure.
5 The Board–Chief Executive Relationship.
PART TWO: GOVERNANCE PRACTICES.
6 Building a Board.
7 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.
8 Financial Oversight.
9 Fundraising.
10 Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning.
11 Communications and Outreach.
12 Succession Planning and Chief Executive Transition.
13 Evaluation.
14 Bylaws and Policies.
15 Board Meetings.
16 Board Dynamics.
Appendix: Sample Policies for Nonprofi t Boards.
Board Member Fundraising.
Human Resources.
Code of Ethics.
Confl ict of Interest.
Confi dentiality.
Whistle-Blower Protection.
Record Retention and Document Destruction.
Executive Compensation.
Investments.
Financial Audits.
Risk Management.
Media Relations.
Glossary.
Resources.
Index.