{"product_id":"the-nonprofit-board-answer-book-isbn-9781118096116","title":"The Nonprofit Board Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board governance. The book covers such topics as board structure and process, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staff relations, and financial management. This new edition includes updated information on topics that have recently increased in importance including new Form 990; dealing with the financial crisis, risk management, and mergers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows executives and board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTopics include information on the viability of for-profit ventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financial oversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrom Boardsource the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofit leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e  About BoardSource v  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The World of Nonprofits xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Basic Board Functions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What are the basic responsibilities of a nonprofi t board? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 What are the legal duties of a board member? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 What is the board’s role and involvement in mission, vision, and values? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 What is the board’s role in fi nancial management? 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 What is the board’s role in strategic planning? 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 How does strategic thinking contribute to board and organizational effectiveness? 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 What is the board’s role in fundraising? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 What is the board’s role in organizational evaluation? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 How does the board avoid the extremes of “rubber stamping” and micromanaging? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Why is connecting and communicating with constituencies an important task for the board? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 How does a board function as a team? 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 What are the attributes of a high-performing board? 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Board Structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 What is the best size for our board? 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 How should we structure our board? 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 What types of board committees should we have? 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 How can our committees be most effective? 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Does our board need an executive committee? 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Should our board have advisory councils? 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 What is the role of the board chair? 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 What board offi cers should we have? 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 How should we select our board offi cers? 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 What kind of board does an all-volunteer organization have? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Board Member Selection and Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 How can we recruit active, involved board members? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 How can we use a board matrix to identify recruitment needs? 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 What is the chief executive’s role in board recruitment? 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 How can a membership organization build an effective board? 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 How can our board become more diverse and inclusive? 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 What should we tell our prospective board members? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 What should we include in our board orientation? 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Should members of the same family serve on a board? 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Should constituents serve on the board? 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 What should we do about uninvolved board members? 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Should we have term limits for board members? 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 How can we engage former board members and chief executives? 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Should board members be compensated? 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 How can our board assess and improve its own performance? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Should individual board members be evaluated, and, if so, how? 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Board and Committee Meetings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Is a board legally required to hold open meetings? 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 How often and where should we meet? 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 How can we improve our meetings? 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 How can we encourage debate while promoting civility in the boardroom? 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 What is the purpose of a board retreat? 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Who should attend board meetings, and what are their roles? 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 How should staff members participate in board and committee meetings? 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 What are the different ways boards make decisions? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 How should board minutes be written, approved, and kept? 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 How can e-governance improve board and committee work? 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five: The Board’s Role as a Fiduciary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 How does a board help ensure the organization’s long-term viability? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49 What does the board need to know about reserves and investments? 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 What is the board’s role in the budget? 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e51 What is the board’s role in the annual financial audit? 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e52 What are the signs of fi nancial distress in an organization? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e53 What should we do if we suspect fraudulent activity? 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e54 What policies and practices should we adopt to manage confl ict of interest? 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e55 How can we protect the organization—and ourselves—from lawsuits? 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e56 What is a Form 990? 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e57 Why should every board member make an annual monetary contribution? 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e58 How can we develop board members’ fundraising skills? 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e59 How can we generate revenue beyond fundraising? 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e60 How does a nonprofi t operate a for-profit subsidiary? 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e61 What’s the best way to keep track of board policies? 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Six: Board-Staff Relations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e62 How does an all-volunteer organization make the transition to paid staff? 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e63 What is the board’s involvement in staff selection and management? 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e64 What is the ideal relationship between the board chair and the chief executive? 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e65 Should the chief executive have a vote on the board? 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e66 Should board members be hired as staff members? 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e67 How should we evaluate the chief executive? 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e68 How do we set fair compensation for the chief executive and the staff? 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e69 What is the chief executive’s role in improving the board? 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e70 What is the board’s role in relation to the staff? 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e71 How can the senior staff contribute to board effectiveness? 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e72 How can we facilitate the end of a chief executive’s employment? 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e73 What characteristics should we look for in a new chief executive? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e74 How do we fi nd a new chief executive? 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Seven: Organizational Change\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e75 What is the typical lifecycle for a nonprofi t organization? 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e76 How do we ensure that the organization thrives after the founders depart? 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e77 When should an organization consider revising its mission statement? 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e78 When should we enter into strategic alliances with other organizations? 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e79 When should we consider a merger or acquisition? 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e80 How can we expand the organization’s scope to an international level? 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e81 Should our charitable organization engage in lobbying? 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e82 How should we respond to an organizational emergency or controversy? 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e83 What is the board’s role in hiring a consultant? 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e84 When should the board consider closing a nonprofit organization? 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e85 How does the board keep up with organizational change? 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoardSource\u003c\/b\u003e is the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board mem- bers of nonprofit organizations worldwide. Through its highly acclaimed programs and services, BoardSource enables organizations to fulfill their missions by helping build strong and effective nonprofit boards.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Nonprofit Board ANSWER BOOK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eT\u003csmall\u003eHIRD\u003c\/small\u003e E\u003csmall\u003eDITION\u003c\/small\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the board's role in fundraising?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat kind of board does an all-volunteer organization have?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can our board assess and improve its own performance?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can we protect the organization—and ourselves—from lawsuits?\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help their nonprofit organizations be successful in achieving their missions, board members must understand their responsibilities, be prepared to ask tough questions, and make difficult decisions. This third edition of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Board Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e is written as a hands-on guide for nonprofit board members and other nonprofit leaders who are charged with meeting the goals of their organizations. Thoroughly revised and updated, this timely book answers the most commonly asked questions about governance and shows board members how to be more effective in dealing with everyday challenges. In addition, the book offers chief executives guidance in building a strong partnership with their board, which is essential for successful governance. Designed as an accessible resource, the book is written in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format and includes action steps and examples. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to governance or a seasoned veteran, you will undoubtedly encounter thorny board-related questions. \u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Board Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e answers 85 of the most commonly asked questions that boards struggle with. The answers are based on more than two decades of BoardSource experience gleaned from working with thousands of nonprofit boards around the world. The book covers a wealth of information on a wide variety of topics such as \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoard roles and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoard structure and size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoard member recruitment and development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoard and committee meetings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe board's role as a fiduciary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoard-staff relations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganizational change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis third edition includes insight gained from the BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, thousands of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from hundreds of thousands of nonprofit leaders.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for the third edition of\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Nonprofit Board Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This third edition of\u003ci\u003e The Nonprofit Board Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent resource guide for new and experienced nonprofit board members alike. Grounded in recent research and updated to reflect the changing demands of our times, this edition addresses both the basic questions and offers important new insights with practical answers and action ideas that are presented in a clear and succinct manner. The new \u003ci\u003eAnswer Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a resource that every board leader and member will value having in their library.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDavid O. Renz\u003c\/b\u003e, Beth K. Smith\/Missouri Chair in Nonprofit Leadership; director, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, Henry W. Bloch School of Management, University of Missouri–Kansas City; and editor of the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A better, more accessible overview of nonprofit board governance simply does not exist. \u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Board Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, with its accessible format of 85 questions and answers, addresses every conceivable challenge all nonprofit boards, as well as their key staff, must eventually confront—from ensuring that fundraising is on the board's radar to outlining how new board members should be oriented (to what, for many of them, is uncharted territory) to providing recommendations on how best to navigate the often awkward relations between the board and management. This book is essential reading (and re-referencing) for anyone serious about the role of the board in today's nonprofit world.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDoug White\u003c\/b\u003e, academic director, Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising, New York University; and author, \u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Board Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide for small and large nonprofit organizations. The format centered around critical questions and answers makes the information very accessible. Any question a board has about governance can be answered in this book. I was particularly impressed with the activities listed after each question. 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