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"Ever feel like you're just spinning your wheels in the boardroom? That you aren't on the same page with other members of the board and senior staff? Do you sometimes wonder if you're really accomplishing the purpose for which the organization was created? If so, please realize this: You are not alone! The Intentional Board was written specifically with these frustrations in mind. It's written in a the conversational style common to all In the Trenches books published by CharityChannel Press. Intentional vs. Accidental Board Kent Stroman coined the term ""accidental board"" to describe the governance condition he has too-frequently encountered in his decades in the nonprofit field. It makes no difference how old or new. Large or small. Sophisticated or simple. Local or international. Boards tend to fall prey to the same reality that plagues every other entity: Left to their own devices, they will decay. And, unfortunately, most don't have to decline very far for the decay to become noticeable. Accidental boards result from the forces of human nature. A handful of well-intentioned individuals with a boatload of passion joins together to solve a specific problem. They form a nonprofit organization, and someone tells them they must have a board. No problem. Several of them know attorneys (maybe someone who practices family law) and ask for assistance. These kind and generous attorneys provide pro bono services--well beyond their area of expertise--to help get the organization started on the right foot. The formal structure for governing a charitable entity is born, and everyone goes happily about their respective business. But trouble is brewing. It's invisible. It's just below the surface. The governance capabilities of the board are not keeping up with the demands of the mission. The governance framework laid out in the bylaws is not aligned with the structure required of a charitable entity. And just like a Kansas tornado, the winds are shifting, and the shift goes unnoticed. Initially. Next thing we know Toto is flying. And, we're not in Kansas anymore! Yikes! Unless an intervention occurs, the result will be the formation of one more accidental board. A roomful of dedicated, generous, passionate members will gradually create a governance structure that does not work. If left untreated, this will eventually become a major distraction from the charitable programs and threaten the very existence of the organization. The intentional board, however, is the result of purposeful, deliberate action. In The Intentional Board, Stroman expertly weaves his powerful but easy-to-grasp 17 Laws of the Intentional Board to give you a framework for getting your board back on track. The intentional board is a journey--not a destination. It involves a collective striving for excellence. And it's a rewarding endeavor for all who are involved. No one who has served on an intentional board will ever be content returning to an accidental board. Rather, these enlightened board members will become change agents for transforming other organizations from survival to significance in their governance practices. Who Will Benefit? The Intentional Board is for anyone who wants a healthy, well-governed organization. It's indespensible for: Executive Directors Aspiring Executive Directors Board Chairs Board Members Prospective Board Members Governance Consultants Emerging Leaders Young Professionals Students of Nonprofit Leadership"

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Eye-opening, perhaps jaw-dropping, for many nonprofit boards. His clear, no-nonsense writing style will help many boards step up their governance game. --Dan Busby, President, Evangelical Council for Financial AccountabilityExceptionally well written with a practical and logical approach. --Philip G. Schumacher, ACFRE, CFRE, Schumacher Philanthropic Consultants LLC, Immediate Past Chair of CFRE InternationalI couldn't stop reading Kent's book. --Rod MacIlvaine, DMin, Pastor, Author, Consultant, Professor, Gallup-Certified Strengths CoachIt's a gold mine! At once thoughtful and practical ... a road map toward an intentional board. Don't miss out on Kent's wisdom! --Hans Helmerich, Chairman, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.When boards thrive, organizations thrive. It's that basic. It's that fundamental. Kent Stroman outlines the essentials in The Intentional Board. --David Alexander, EdD, President, Alexander Resource StrategiesWhatever you are doing, stop and read The Intentional Board! --Lori L. Jacobwith, Founder, Ignited FundraisingEvery nonprofit can easily elevate their board performance by following Kent's sage advice in The Intentional Board. --Sandy Rees, CFRE, Chief Encouragement Officer, Get Fully FundedIf you want a better board and the success it brings, then give every board member a copy! --Jay B. Love, CEO and Board Chairman, BloomerangIf you work or volunteer for a nonprofit, stop what you're doing and read this book! Kent's 17 Laws of The Intentional Board will revolutionize your work. --Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, Author, Major Gifts for Small Shops and 50 Asks in 50 WeeksKent's brilliant advice reaches every dimension of board service. I want a copy for every one of my board members! --Pamela Witter, MBA, Author, Speaker, Consultant, Fundraising ExecutiveYou ask, 'Is there really a path for a board journey in today's world that does not include the usual ruts of aggravation, frustration, and ineffectiveness?' Yes! The answer is here! --David Wagner, Partner, CFO, Schnake Turnbo FrankThe Intentional Board earns my strongest recommendation. If you want to create positive transformation within your board, get this book! --Gail Perry, MBA, CFRE, Philanthropy Expert, Nonprofit Evangelist, Speaker, AuthorThis book should be required reading for anyone interested in joining a nonprofit board, recruiting board members, or accelerating the capacity of their organization. --Dan Beirute, JD, Nonprofit Attorney, Beirute Law PCThe Intentional Board is masterful at clarifying how boards function--and how their members can bolster productivity. Most any board will benefit from Kent's step-by-step guidance and relatable storytelling. Those who follow his advice will almost surely see improved recruitment, retention, and effectiveness. They are also sure to have happier staff! --Susan Schaefer, CFRE, Principal, Resource Partners LLC and Coauthor, Nonprofit boards for the GENIUS

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