Overview
Are you new to a board and have no idea what’s expected of you? Do you know what a board’s six key responsibilities are? Do you know what your relationship with the Executive Director should be? If not, this book is for you.
So many board members—especially of small nonprofits—want to support a nonprofit and readily accept the invitation to join the board. It’s only then that they discover they are in over their heads, with no idea of their expectations and responsibilities.
This new edition of The Little Book of Boards offers clear guidance for these situations. It covers the fundamentals of board service, meeting procedures, and responsibilities between meetings. This edition also includes exciting new content on leveraging AI to enhance board effectiveness as well as considering the problems that using AI could incur.
The book also includes detailed resources on topics like Robert's Rules of Order, bylaws, committee structures, and board leadership. Furthermore, this updated edition features a new section dedicated to improving your board, outlining practical steps to achieve optimal board functionality.
This practical guide is suitable for new board members and entire boards seeking to enhance their effectiveness, providing a common-sense approach that can be useful throughout your tenure. It has already supported thousands of boards in improving their collaborative efforts for their nonprofits.
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