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OverviewWhether you are a new member on the board of a nonprofit or a veteran member looking for a quick reference to the fundamentals, this book models best board practices in a straightforward way. A Guide to Nonprofit Board Success is a complete resource for the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your board position. Each chapter leads you to achievement in all aspects of your expected duties. You will learn how to read financial statements, understand various investment strategies, and fundraise and plan events. From your first meeting with your new colleagues to planning long-term goals, this book also offers descriptions of common scenarios in the boardroom to epitomize real situations and desired outcomes. Author Cynthia Jarboe has decades of experience partnering with and working for nonprofits, and has firsthand knowledge of how integral a collaborative board can be to the management and prosperity of a nonprofit. It can be overwhelming to understand board governance or to make a crucial investment without previous experience. Here you will learn the essentials of holding a board position as you prepare yourself for the role. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cynthia Jarboe , Timothy J. Sullivan , Timothy J. SullivanPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc Weight: 0.482kg ISBN: 9781440872662ISBN 10: 144087266 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 11 November 2019 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsForeword by Timothy J. Sullivan Preface Chapter 1 Should I Serve? Chapter 2 The Board Meeting or How Not to Feel Overwhelmed Chapter 3 Board Governance: What Committee(s) Should I Serve On? What Is the Staff versus Board Role? Chapter 4 How to Be Comfortable Raising Funds for Your Organization Chapter 5 Investing for the Future Chapter 6 Understanding the Financial Statements and Tax Reporting Requirements Chapter 7 Planning for the Future Chapter 8 The Big Event Chapter 9 How Are We Doing as a Board? Chapter 10 What Should We Be Doing about Technology? Chapter 11 Engaging Volunteers Chapter 12 Thoughts on How a Board Member Becomes a Great Leader IndexReviewsAuthor InformationCynthia Jarboe is consulting chief financial officer for the Emergency Assistance Foundation, a charitable foundation that aids corporations in providing emergency hardship grants to their employees. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |