Books for Board Members

658.048 MAS
All hands on board :The Board of Directors in an All-Volunteer Organization, Masaoka, Jan, National Center for Nonprofit Boards, and the Support Center for Energize, Inc.,
A handbook designed for board members of all-volunteer organizations, including a list of 10 key responsibilities for board members in these unique organizations. 22 pages, 1999

658.152 JOH
The audit committee : a key to financial accountability in nonprofit organizations
Johnson, Sandra L.
Covers the committee's charge; financial reporting; internal accounting controls; standards of conduct; and financial management. 16 pages, 1993.

658.152 HOW
The Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising : what every trustee needs to know about raising money - Howe, Fisher,
A Publication of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards
A concise yet comprehensive resource for the entire fund raising process. Shows why board members must take the lead in fund raising efforts, and show how this role can be personally satisfying. 140 pages. 1991
 

174.4 KOL
Developing an ethics program : a case study for nonprofit organizations
Kolb, Charles E. M.
Discusses why you should have an ethics program, how to develop a code of ethics, internal implementations, governance and annual review, senior staff conflict of interest statements, conflict of interest surveys and ethics training. Paperback, 24 pages - 1999

658.152 GEO
Fearless fund-raising for nonprofit boards -George, G. Worth.
Nobody is as credible a fundraiser as a board member with passion for the organization's mission. But too often members are uncomfortable making a request or they're afraid to ask. Written for the individual board member as well as board chairs, development committee chairs, and chief executives, Fearless Fundraising presents ways to motivate and empower board members so they wholeheartedly involve themselves in fundraising activities. Written by Worth George, a veteran fundraiser. 23 pages. 1996.

346.064 KUR
How to manage conflicts of interest : a guide for nonprofit boards
Kurtz, Daniel L.
Attorney Daniel Kurz explains the legal context of conflict of interest, offers examples of potential conflict, and suggests guidelines for avoiding them. 20 pages. 1999

346.064 LEI
The legal obligations of nonprofit boards : a guidebook for board members
by Jacqueline Covey Leifer and Michael B. Glomb
This booklet provides an excellent orientation for new board members. It presents a general overview of the major laws which affect nonprofits, with particular emphasis on lobbying and liability. The generic description of state laws should be examined in light of specific state requirements . 38 pages. 1997.

658.155 HER
Leaving nothing to chance : achieving board accountability through risk management - Herman, Melanie L.
Risk management plays a fundamental role in the governance of a nonprofit, and every board is both responsible for the overall well being of the organization and accountable to its constituencies. This new booklet outlines ten steps for achieving board accountability through risk management, including: formulating risk management policies; creating models for safe volunteer and staff activities; organizing a risk management committee; establishing sound financial management policies; ensuring proper management of the board’s activities; and seeking expert help from trustworthy sources. 34 pages, 1998

658.422 AND
Nonprofit board answer book : practical guidelines for board members and chief executives
Andringa, Robert C. and Ted W. Engstrom
After consulting with hundreds of nonprofit boards and their CEOs, the authors compiled practical, effective principles that seem to work with any organization regardless of mission or size. The book should help solve or prevent dozens of common problems. The book is comprised of 37 short chapters (typically 3-6 pages each) in five sections, designed to address all aspects of board service and board/staff issues. Each chapter provides facts, opinions, tools, and a few "suggested action steps" to help a board address the issue or situation presented in the chapter. 197 pages, 1997

658.422 HIR
Nonprofit board committees : how to make them work
Hirzy, Ellen Cochran.
Explains the purpose, functions and operations of board committees. Discusses when and why a board committee should have meetings; how to select committee members; and the roles of committee members. 16 pages, 1990

658.048 ZEI
The Nonprofit Board's guide to bylaws : creating a framework for effective governance
Zeitlin, Kim Arthur.
Attorneys Kim Zeitlin and Susan Dorn demystify the subject by explaining the importance of bylaws and by outlining the provisions that most bylaws should include. In simple, non-technical language they offer advice on: when, how, and why to revise bylaws; the pros and cons of many common bylaws provisions; and the important role that bylaws play in ensuring effective governance. 24 pages. 1997 - Plus computer disk.

658.048 ELL
The nonprofit board's role in maximizing volunteer resources
Ellis, Susan J.
While the vast majority of nonprofit organizations involve volunteers in direct service and support roles, the subject of volunteers is rarely raised in the boardroom. The purpose of this booklet is to examine and challenge assumptions about volunteers and to provide some guidelines for the board member who wishes to exercise the same legal and fiduciary stewardship with volunteers as with other organizational resources. 23 pages. 1999.

658.152 PLA
Planned giving : a board member's perspective
Grant Thornton LLP.

Assists board members through the challenges of nonprofit board evolution. Cover three very different and distinct types of board growth: An organizing board of volunteers; the transition to a volunteer governing board; and the transition to the institutional and fund raising board. 27 pages. 1999.

658.422 BAI
The troublesome board member
Bailey, Mark (Mark Wayne)
Truly troublesome members are those whose personal agendas, behavior or conflicts of interest block their ability to serve as effective board members. This booklet suggests methods of handling troublesome members and includes a toolbox that combines effective strategies with case studies.
25 pages. 1996 (1999 printing)

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