The Best of the Board Cafe: Hands-On Solutions for Nonprofit Boards Book

Giveand getthe most out of your board service. If you're on a nonprofit board, you probably know about CompassPoint's lively online newsletter Board Café. Now, the most-requested articles and best thinking of its nearly 30,000 subscribers are gathered together in The Best of the Board Café. This complete guide offers a menu of ideas, information, opinion, news, and resources for nonprofit boardsall short enough to read over a cup of coffee! You'll find a wide range of useful of topics, including: Myths and urban legends about nonprofits; The CompassPoint model for governance; Board member's roles, including job descriptions for officers and various committees; Five big decisions boards often face; Guidance on how to handle the crucial relationship between the board and the executive director; Key legal documents you should know about: bylaws, incorporation papers, IRS ruling letters, and more; Seven things the board chair should check before filing Form 990; What boards need to know about insurance; How to recruit new and diverse members; What to do with board members who don't do anything; What makes for productive board meetings; Fundraising and financial accountability. To spark discussion, the articles in this unique guide are formatted as handouts so they can be easily shared. Whether you're a new or veteran board member you'll find real-life, practical food for thought in The Best of the Board Café.Read More