Download or read book Training Your Board of Directors A Manual for the CEOs Board Members Administrators and Executives of Corporations Associations Non Profit and Religious Organizations written by ArLyne Diamond, Ph. D and published by Productive Publications. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Training Your Board of Directors written by ArLyne Diamond, Ph.D. and published by Productive Publications. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of the Board of Directors is critical to the health and growth of both for profit and not-for-profit organizations. Although there are some differences in organizational roles and responsibilities, similarities far outweigh the differences. This manual is designed for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Board Chairs, Board Directors, Administrators, Executive Directors and those contemplating serving on boards in the future. Although the manual works best as an interactive document for a group of people working together with a well trained facilitator, it can be used as an educational and motivational guide for any interested individual willing to improve his or her participation on boards, committees, or groups of any kind.

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Download or read book The Please and Thank You of Fundraising for Non Profits Fifteen Essential Ingredients for SUCCESS written by ArLyne Diamond and published by Productive Publications. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Leading and Managing a Global Workforce written by ArLyne Diamond and published by Happy About. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamic, timely and multifaceted, "Dr. ArLyne Diamond" is unlike any typical one perspective consultants. A noted public speaker and author, she is an internationally recognized expert on organizational effectiveness, international business, communication, conflict management, leadership, management, teams and professional development. In this latest book, Dr. Diamond draws on her extensive background in global business, marketing management, and business ownership to bring real-world expertise and advice to a changing global workplace. She focuses on current business trends, the future of working in a fast-paced global environment and offers many suggestions for dealing with the changes, chaos, and challenges of today and tomorrow's workplace. An easy read, with lots of stories from her life and practice, the author paints a clear picture that shows readers how to get the best out of themselves and others (her tag line) in the face of today's unique challenges. This is an excellent tutorial for leaders, managers, and those on the fast track for success. Leaders, managers and teams of today and tomorrow are faced with the necessity of working with people all over the globe, often never having the opportunity to meet face-to-face. Dr. Diamond offers leaders a roadmap for understanding and managing a globally dispersed workforce. She offers sage advice on how to navigate the challenges of current educational offerings and how to maximize them for career development in this broad and ever-changing competitive global environment. As a noted public speaker and author, her work has appeared on radio, television YouTube and Facebook and includes numerous articles and columns, including a regular column in Outsourcing Magazine. She has published three prior books: "Training Your Board of Directors," "The Please and Thank You of Fund-Raising," and "Conflict in the Workplace Causes and Cures." Dr. Diamond has an M.B.A in Business Administration and Organization Development and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, both of which give her a unique view of business management from the individual contributor to the board room. She opened her consulting firm, Diamond and Associates in 1981. She works with education, law enforcement as well as global corporations of all sizes.

Download or read book The Nonprofit Board Answer Book written by BoardSource and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise This third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board governance. The book covers such topics as board structure and process, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staff relations, and financial management. This new edition includes updated information on topics that have recently increased in importance including new Form 990; dealing with the financial crisis, risk management, and mergers. Shows executives and board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence Topics include information on the viability of for-profit ventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financial oversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology From Boardsource the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide Offers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofit leaders.

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Download or read book The Handbook of Board Governance written by Richard Leblanc and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 1556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the practical realities of corporate governance in public, private, and not-for-profit environments In the newly revised third edition of The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private and Not for Profit Board Members, award-winning professor and lawyer Dr. Richard Leblanc delivers a comprehensive overview of all relevant topics in corporate governance. Each chapter is written by a subject matter expert working in academia or industry and illuminates a different area of board governance: value creation and the strategic role of the Board, risk governance and oversight, board composition and diversity, the role of the board chair, blind spots and trendspotting in the boardroom, audit committee efficacy, and more. This latest edition contains updated coverage of a wide variety of key topics, including: Governing, auditing, and working from home, as well as conducting virtual and hybrid meetings New and necessary skillsets for directors, including contemporary environmental, social, and governance considerations for firms Diversity, equity, and inclusion issues impacting boards and firms, as well as the risks posed by corruption, organized crime, and cyber-crime An essential resource for board members and directors of organizations of all kinds, The Handbook of Board Governance is also an important source of information for managers and executives seeking greater understanding of the role of the board in the day-to-day and long-term management of a modern firm.

Download or read book Board Member Orientation written by Holly Kleinsasser and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1995 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With every new member, The face, personality, and skills of a nonprofit board change. The sooner that these newcomers are brought up to speed about the business of the nonprofit And The board, The sooner all will benefit from the abilities they possess. This resource is designed to help executives provide effective, in-house orientation to rookie board members. it will help all walk through the basic responsibilities of board members, and provides a structure through which specific issues and characteristics about each nonprofit and board can be discussed. The manual boasts a wide range of forms and worksheets to assist the busy executive in setting up a customized program in his or her organization.

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Download or read book Doing Good Better written by Edgar Stoesz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This trusted handbook for nonprofit board service is newly revised and includes new case studies and even more tips and ideas from the trenches of nonprofit board work. Doing Good Better is approachable wisdom. Edgar Stoesz has made Doing Good Better a guidebook for both board members of nonprofits, whether new to the task, or highly experienced. First, Stoesz identifies two failings common to many boards of nonprofit organizations that are often overlooked: 1. A board’s governance role is very different from the role of management. “Making this distinction requires a reorientation for most board member, because in their day jobs, they are managers or employees.” 2. Boards often fail at two matters: a.) preparation of their members, and b.) regular evaluations of their own effectiveness and focus. In short, pointedly-written chapters, Stoesz covers: Helping Directors Understand Their Governance Role A Plan to Fulfill the Purpose Reporting Back to the Members Planning Effective Meetings Great Boards Have a Good Fight (occasionally) Working Your Way Through a Crisis Great Boards Celebrate Leaving Right Stoesz deftly interweaves background philosophy, vision, and razor-sharp specific ideas. "Discussion/Action Questions” conclude many of the chapters. In addition, Stoesz offers a “Board Evaluation Form,” a “Director’s Self-Evaluation Form,” and an outline for the “Executive Director Annual Review.”

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Download or read book Extraordinary Board Leadership written by Douglas C. Eadie and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2009 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many nonprofits never take full advantage of their board members. Extraordinary Board Leadership: The Keys to Governing deals with an incredibly important topic - "high-impact governing" - which is at the heart not only of a nonprofit's effectiveness, but also the key to a positive, productive, and enduring board-CEO partnership. This text offers practical, hands-on guidance, which is based on in-depth real-life experience and can be put to immediate use. It goes beyond the old-fashioned "policy governance" approach - beyond the rules - in dealing with the board-CEO-executive staff partnership. The 2nd edition of this successful book includes more case studies and new information aimed at public governing bodies, as well as more tables and charts to accompany a fresh new text design.

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Download or read book The Importance of Nonprofit Board Leadership A Guide to Creating a Highly Successful Nonprofit Board written by Dennis C. Miller and published by BookLocker.com, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the importance of board leadership and how to create a highly successful nonprofit board. It is intended for the millions of people like you who volunteer their time as a member of a nonprofit organization board of trustees or directors, the CEOs who lead those organizations, and anyone who is inspired to serve their community as a nonprofit executive or board member in the future. Regardless of the mission of your organization or your role within it, you have made a commitment to have a positive impact on society locally, nationally, or globally. My goal is to provide you with a proven roadmap to improve your board’s performance. The recommendations in this book are based on decades of nonprofit board governance experience. When implemented, these strategies will help lead your organization toward greater effectiveness and impact. The benefits of serving as a board or executive leader of a highly successful nonprofit can be personal as well, for it is highly gratifying to know that you are bringing real value to the community. Throughout the book, I will pose questions intended primarily for board discussion. I strongly suggest including at least one key question on every board meeting agenda, as a way to educate and engage your members on how to become a highly successful nonprofit board. I believe it is important for everyone to be aware that nonprofit organizations are vital to our country’s societal and economic well-being. They provide a wide range of services that are crucial to the public good including education, the arts, healthcare, social services, environmental protection, access to food and affordable housing, faith-based organizations, and more. Every nonprofit in its way provides the community with needed support, often transforming beliefs and hopes into action. Nonprofit organizations vary significantly in size and scope, from small local charities to large international organizations. Seventy-six percent of nonprofits have annual revenues below $100,000 while 4% have annual revenues between $1M and $5M. The remaining 20% of our nonprofits have revenues above $5M while less than 0.2% have annual revenues of billions of dollars. Unfortunately, only around 50% of nonprofits are successful in our country. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, about 30% of nonprofits will cease to exist in 10 years—and some experts predict the failure rate will be much higher. The truth is that is not enough to have a worthy cause or a passionate team. The biggest hurdle to success is executive leaders who lack the contemporary competencies and experience necessary to steer their organization toward success, and board members who have not had adequate training on nonprofit board governance and knowledge of what is required from them for their organization to be successful. Just because someone is a successful business executive, community leader, or prominent citizen in your community does not necessarily mean that they are prepared to become a good nonprofit board member. And even a nonprofit CEO who had success in the roles they held prior to becoming a chief executive can benefit from leadership education, coaching, and support to propel their board and leadership team forward. With knowledge about what is needed to become a great nonprofit board and a deeper understanding of the nature of board leadership, every nonprofit can achieve a higher level of performance. As you work your way through this book, you will discover many opportunities to ask yourself whether or not your board is on the path to becoming highly successful. I hope you will consider using all that is offered in these pages to raise your organization’s aspirations, and impact, to bring even greater value to those you serve.