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Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards by Richard T. Ingram

9/17/2003

More than 150,000 board members have already discovered this #1 BoardSource best-seller. This newly revised edition explores the 10 core areas of board responsibility. Share with board members the basic responsibilities, including, determining mission and purpose, ensuring effective planning, and participating in fundraising. You'll find that this is an ideal reference for drafting job descriptions, assessing board performance, and orienting board members on their responsibilities.

The Committee Series by Various Authors

1/22/2004

Committees are the basic component of board structure but in our changing landscape of board governance and accountability you'll want to be up to date on the latest findings.

Fearless Fundraising for Nonprofit Boards by Worth George

1/22/2004

Written for the individual board member as well as board chairs, development committee chairs, and chief executives, Fearless Fundraising presents ways to motivate and empower board members so they wholeheartedly involve themselves in fundraising activities.

Nonprofit Governance by Berit M. Lakey

9/22/2003

Nonprofit Governance: Steering Your Organization with Authority and Accountability takes an innovative look at governance and describes ways that boards and board members can add value to the organizations they serve.

Nonprofit Board Answer Book II by Robert C. Andringa

1/22/2004

Building on the success of the Nonprofit Board Answer Book, this collection of questions and answers explores the governance successes of nonprofit organizations, details action steps, and provides the facts you need to move into such uncharted waters as launching a for-profit subsidiary, re-branding your organization, or surviving a merger.

Nonprofit Board Answer Book by Robert C. Andringa and Ted W. Engstrom

1/22/2004

BoardSource has created the next best thing to sitting down face to face with thousands of board members and chief executives! Our new expanded edition of the best-selling Nonprofit Board Answer Book is organized in an easy-to-follow question and answer format and covers almost every situation you're likely to encounter in nonprofit board governance.

The Board Building Cycle by Sandra R. Hughes, Berit M. Lakey, and Marla J. Bobowick

1/22/2004

This book provides helpful tips on what motivates people to join boards, how and where to find board members, ideas for conducting an orientation session, and specific tasks for the board’s governance committee. Included are suggestions for involving former board members as advisors or committee members and removing difficult or ineffective board members.

Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards by Andrew S. Lang

3/23/2004

Written in non-technical language, this book will help your board understand financial planning, the IRS Form 990, and the audit process.

Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards by James M. Greenfield

3/23/2004

Discover why fundraising is important and why board members should be involved.

Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards by Bruce R. Hopkins

3/23/2004

Discover the essential information that board members should know to protect themselves and their organization.

Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements by Steven Berger, CPA

3/23/2004

The newly revised and expanded edition of this best-selling title includes key accounting terms and concepts, important benchmarking ratios, and sample nonprofit financial statements with explanations.

Diversity: Who Should Sit At Your Table? by BoardSource

3/23/2004

Diversity: Who Should Sit At Your Table?, a Special Edition of Board Member magazine, shows nonprofits how to recruit and retain a diverse board - and how to make it work for the overall effectiveness of the board.

The Business Professional's Guide to Nonprofit Board Service by Charles F. Dambach, Oliver Tessier, and Carol E. Weisman

4/5/2004

Learn about the role of the board, the differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and how to choose a board aligned with your needs and interests.

The Ripple Effect of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Audio Version of Teleconference Seminar by BoardSource

4/5/2004

This half-hour presentation on how to help your nonprofit implement some of the Sarbanes-Oxley good practices in accountability.

The New BoardSource Governance Series by Various Authors

4/5/2004

This best-selling series has been updated to reflect your changing governance needs.

How to Help Your Board Govern More and Manage Less by Richard P. Chait

4/5/2004

Discover how your board can successfully work with staff, and how this dynamic changes as the size of your organization's staff changes

Sarbanes-Oxley by BoardSource and The Independent Sector

8/11/2004

Free white paper on implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for Nonprofits. Co-produced by BoardSource and the Independent Sector.

The Source: Twelve Principles of Governance That Power Exceptional by BoardSource

9/26/2005

The Source: Twelve Principles of Governance That Power Exceptional Boards defines governance not as dry, obligatory compliance, but as a creative and collaborative process that supports chief executives, engages board members, and furthers the causes they all serve. Exceptional boards add significant value to their organizations, making discernible differences in their advance on mission.

Dollars and Sense: The Nonprofit Board's Guide to Determining Chief Executive Compensation by Brian H. Vogel and Charles W. Quatt

9/26/2005

In Dollars and Sense: The Nonprofit Board’s Guide to Determining Chief Executive Compensation, experts Brian H. Vogel and Charles W. Quatt explain how nonprofits of all types can increase the transparency and integrity of chief executive compensation practices as part of their stewardship of the public trust.

Presenting: Strategic Planning — Choosing the Right Method for Your Nonprofit Organization by Michela Perrone and Janis Johnston

9/26/2005

Use Presenting: Strategic Planning — Choosing the Right Method for Your Nonprofit Organization to promote the decision-making needed to proceed with a strategic planning process. This tool comes with a 30 page user-guide and CD-ROM with presentations that are ready-made and customizable.

Self-Assessment of the Board by BoardSource

9/26/2005

The Self-Assessment of the Board online tool helps nonprofit boards determine how well they are carrying out their responsibilities and identifies areas that need improvement. Board members complete the confidential online questionnaires to evaluate the board's performance as well as their own contributions.

Assessment of the Chief Executive: A Tool for Nonprofit Boards by Joshua Mintz and Jane Pierson

9/26/2005

Assessing the chief executive is one of the board’s primary governance responsibilities and is critical to the success of the chief executive and to the organization as a whole.

Minding the Money: An Investment Guide for Nonprofit Board Members by Robert P. Fry, Jr.

12/15/2005

Written for nonprofit executives, staff members, and board members by Robert P. Fry, Jr., Minding the Money: An Investment Guide for Nonprofit Board Members will introduce your organization to the current investment world of hard won dollars and will involve nonprofit board members in investment planning in a non-intimidating way.

Presenting: Nonprofit Financials — An Overview of Board Fiduciary Responsibility by Thomas A. McLaughlin

12/15/2005

The board's fiduciary responsibility is often one of the most intimidating aspects of board service. BoardSource has created Presenting: Nonprofit Financials — An Overview of Board Fiduciary Responsibility to help teach board members about their financial responsibilities in an easy-to-understand manner. This tool comes with a 30 page user-guide and CD-ROM with presentations that are ready-made and customizable.