{"product_id":"the-nonprofit-leadership-team-isbn-9780787959500","title":"The Nonprofit Leadership Team","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Leadership Team\u003c\/i\u003e is written for nonprofit executive directors and CEOs, senior staff, board members and nonprofit consultants. It focuses on the key leadership team— the board and its chair and the executive director— and shows how the consitituents can work in partnership to lead an effective, healthy organization.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eIn this important book, Fisher Howe, an expert on the topic of nonprofit leadership, covers every aspect of leading an organization as a team. He clearly shows what the board expects of the executive and what the executive expects of the board and the individual members, examines the working relationship among them, and demonstrates how the leadership team deals with specific responsibilities and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead a \u003ci\u003eCharity\u003c\/i\u003e Channel review:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/charitychannel.com\/publish\/templates\/?a=374\u0026amp;z=25\"\u003ehttp:\/\/charitychannel.com\/publish\/templates\/?a=374\u0026amp;z=25\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam H. Luers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Qualities of Shared Leadership 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. What a Board Expects of the Executive 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. What an Executive Expects of the Board 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. What Board Members and the Executive Expect of the Chair 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Importance and Challenges of Personal Relationships 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Responsibilities of Shared Leadership 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Hiring and Evaluating the Executives 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Program Direction, Oversight, and Support 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Financial Management and Governance 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Fund Raising 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Enhancing Board Effectiveness 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Administrative Activities 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: The Special Challenges of Shared Leadership 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Program Evaluation 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Information and Communication Technoligies 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Exploring Different Governance and Management Concepts 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Using Consultants 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Special Challenges Facing the Leadership Team 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Accountability 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResources 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. CompassPoint Board-Staff \"Contract\" for Financial Accountability 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Committee on Trustees or Governance Committee: Sample Terms of Reference 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Board Self-Assessment for Nonprofit Organizations: Some Guiding Principles 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. ePhilanthropy Code of Ethical Online Philanthropic Practices 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE. BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charitable Accountability 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 189\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book is a quick read and would help a new Director and Board establish a healthy partnership.\" (\u003ci\u003eCharity Channel\u003c\/i\u003e, 5\/17\/2004)  \u003cb\u003eFisher Howe\u003c\/b\u003e is a consultant for nonprofit organizations with the Washington, D.C., firm of Lavender\/Howe \u0026amp; Associates. Among other positions in nonprofit organizations, he has held the position of assistant dean and executive director of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Board: Your Guide to Effective Participation\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Board Member’s Guide to Strategic Planning\u003c\/i\u003e, all from Jossey-Bass.  It is no secret that nonprofit organizations must have effective leadership if they are to succeed. And a vital part of effective leadership is a strong working partnership between the board, its chair, and the executive director.  \u003cp\u003eThe Nonprofit Leadership Team is written for nonprofit executive directors and CEOs, senior staff, board members and nonprofit consultants. It focuses on the key leadership team–the board and its chair and the executive director–and shows how they can work in partnership to lead an effective, healthy organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this must-have book, Fisher Howe, an expert on the topic of nonprofit leadership, covers every aspect of leading an organization as a team. He clearly shows what the board expects of the executive and what the executive expects of the board and the individual members, examines the working relationship among them, and demonstrates how the leadership team deals with specific responsibilities and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis much-needed resource is filled with practical, down-to-earth advice for busy board members and nonprofit professionals, including, as a special feature, the common pitfalls experienced by nonprofit organizations. In sum, it shows how the board and the executive director can join forces to create a vision for their organization and attract, motivate, and guide followers to achieve that vision.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eA Handbook for Building Your Leadership Team\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"This splendid book is a must-read bible for leaders of any nonprofit enterprise that hopes to thrive in the twenty-first century. Fisher Howe, legendary counselor to nonprofits across America, here illuminates the nature of successful leadership in the complex world of nonprofit management. His knowledge of nonprofit organizations is boundless, and he writes with memorable wisdom, insight, and clarity. A natural storyteller and a masterful organizer of topics, Howe shares a trove of examples, anecdotes, and experiences to reveal the challenges and opportunities of each important aspect of nonprofit management.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eKevin Klose\u003c\/b\u003e, president and CEO, National Public Radio\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fisher's book should be on the desk of all those on, or desirous to be on, the management team of a nonprofit organization. Constant consultation will remind them of the pitfalls, so often forgotten in the active pursuit of one objective, that could adversely affect the enterprise as a whole. The book also contains an understandable description of ICT and its necessary applications as tools of information and communication in management.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eFrancis H. Burr\u003c\/b\u003e, former member, Harvard University Corporation and former president, Massachusetts General Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fisher Howe knows the challenges that leadership teams face–from fundraising to finance, from marketing to information technology. Anyone accepting a board membership or an appointment as a nonprofit chief executive should make \u003ci\u003eThe Nonprofit Leadership Team\u003c\/i\u003e his or her first reading assignment. It’s great preparation for the challenges ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eWalter Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e, president, University of Hartford\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fisher Howe's book is essential reading for nonprofit executives, board chairs, and board members. It is a clear and useful guide regarding the respective roles of the board and the executive, best practices in nonprofit governance, and innovations in the field of nonprofit capacity-building.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eAlice Korngold\u003c\/b\u003e, president and CEO, Business Volunteers Unlimited\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This splendid book is a must-read bible for leaders of any nonprofit enterprise that hopes to thrive in the twenty-first Century. Fisher Howe, legendary counselor to nonprofits across America, here illuminates the nature of successful leadership in the complex world of nonprofit management. His knowledge of nonprofit organizations is boundless, and he writes with memorable wisdom, insight, and clarity. A natural storyteller and a masterful organizer of topics, Howe shares a trove of examples, anecdotes, and experiences to reveal the challenges and opportunities of each important aspect of nonprofit management.\" \u003cbr\u003e — Kevin Klose, president and CEO, National Public Radio  \u003cp\u003e\"Fisher's book should be on the desk of all those on, or desirous to be on, the management team of a nonprofit organization. Constant consultation will remind them of the pitfalls, so often forgotten in the active pursuit of one objective, that could adversely affect the enterprise as a whole. The book also contains an understandable description of ICT and its necessary applications as tools of information and communication in management.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Francis H. Burr, former member, Harvard University Corporation and former president, Massachusetts General Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fisher Howe knows the challenges that leadership teams face— from fundraising to finance, from marketing to information technology. Anyone accepting a board membership or an appointment as a nonprofit chief executive should make The Nonprofit Leadership Team his or her first reading assignment. It's great preparation for the challenges ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Walter Harrison, president, University of Hartford\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Fisher Howe's book is essential reading for nonprofit executives, board chairs, and board members. It is clear and useful guide regarding the respective roles of the board and the executive, best practices in nonprofit governance, and innovations in the field of nonprofit capacity-building.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Alice Korngold, president and CEO, Business Volunteers Unlimited\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990301524197,"sku":"NP9780787959500","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787959500.jpg?v=1761787267","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-nonprofit-leadership-team-isbn-9780787959500","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}