Lakey, Berit M. PhD. Board Fundamentals: Understanding Roles in Nonprofit Governance. 2nd ed. Washington, D.C.: BoardSource, 2010. 658.422 LakeyB ISBN: 978-1586861209
What is governance? What is the role of
the board? What is expected of board members? And how does an effective board
operate? Board Fundamentals answers these questions and more. The book is for
new board members in need of an introduction to the principles of nonprofit
governance experienced board members in need of a refresher and new ideas chief
executives -- as well as senior staff who interact with the board -- who want
to better understand their and the board's roles and responsibilities ...and is
the perfect vehicle for opening a conversation between the board and the chief
executive about their respective roles in organizational governance. Within its
pages, you will find a description of the nonprofit sector, a discussion of the
concept of governance (something that seems murky to many people new to this
type of service), an in-depth look at the key governance roles and
responsibilities of the board and the individuals involved in organizational
governance, and suggestions on how the board can most effectively carry out its
responsibilities. At the end of each chapter, there is a set of questions
designed to engage your board in an exploration of its practices. Boards that
raise these questions in their board meetings are sometimes surprised by the
answers and should use the opportunity to discuss how they can improve their
governance.
