Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Many nonprofits are reluctant to develop a policies manual, believing that it takes far too much time, effort, and expertise. But the lack of responsible policies and governance can actually end up costing an organization much more in the long run -- both in reputation and in resources.
Good Governance for Nonprofits is a succint but thorough guide that will help organizations develop a board that is legally and ethically responsible and effective in advancing their needs. The authors offer a clear process for creating a policies manual to help boards apply proven standards of governance or "attributes of excellence." Now even with limited resources, nonprofit leaders will learn how to:
* eliminate redundant or outdated policies
* add new policies more effectively
* clearly guide the CEO and evaluate his or her performance
* ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
* understand why certain policies should be included
* adapt the authors’ templates to their specific needs.
Synopsis
Many nonprofits are reluctant to develop a policies manual, believing that it takes far too much time, effort, and expertise. Good Governance for Nonprofits is a succint but thorough guide that will help organizations develop a board that is legally and ethically responsible and effective in advancing their needs. The authors offer a clear process for creating a policies manual to help boards apply proven standards of governance or 'attributes of excellence.'
Synopsis
A succinct but thorough guide that will help organizations develop a board that is legally and ethically responsible and effective in advancing their needs.
Many nonprofits are reluctant to develop a policies manual, believing that it takes too much time, effort, and expertise. However, the lack of responsible policies and governance can end up costing an organization much more in the long run -- both in reputation and in resources.
Good Governance for Nonprofits offers a clear process for creating a policies manual to help boards apply proven standards of governance or "attributes of excellence." Now even with limited resources, nonprofit leaders will learn how to:
- eliminate redundant or outdated policies
- add new policies more effectively
- clearly guide the CEO and evaluate his or her performance
- ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
This invaluable resource will help nonprofit organizations understand why certain policies should be included, and adapt the authors' templates to their specific needs.
Synopsis
"Good Governance for Nonprofits" is a succinct but thorough guide that will help organizations develop a board that is legally and ethically responsible and effective in advancing their needs.
About the Author
Frederic L. Laughlin (Sandy Springs, MD), a former partner of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, now works extensively as a consultant with The Andringa Group, specializing in guidance for nonprofits Robert C. Andringa, PH.D. (Anthem, AZ) is head of the Andringa Group, consulting to boards and CEOs of international, national, and regional organizations. He is the author of three previous books, including Nonprofit Board Answer Book.
Table of Contents
Contents
Foreword v
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Chapter 1 Got Good Governance? 1
Chapter 2 The Board Policies Manual: Your Essential
Guide 15
Chapter 3 Planning and Packing: Committing to the
BPM 31
Chapter 4 Confronting the Roadblocks 37
Chapter 5 The BPM Development Process 51
Chapter 6 BPM Part 1: Introduction and Administration 60
Chapter 7 BPM Part 2: Organizational Essentials 70
Chapter 8 BPM Part 3: Board Structure and Process 82
Chapter 9 BPM Part 4: Board–CEO/Staff Relationship 120
Chapter 10 BPM Part 5: Executive Parameters 136
Chapter 11 Are We There Yet? The End of the Beginning 152
Chapter 12 The Roadmap Taken: Four Case Histories 161
Miriam’s Kitchen 163
TGen 166
AOG 169
World Vision 173
Afterword: 18 Months later—Does It Work? 176
Appendix A: BPM Template 179
Appendix B: Supplemental Material Available on AMA
Website 200
Notes 203
Index 207