A Guide to Nonprofit Board Success: Answering the Call of Leadership

by Cynthia Jarboe

Overview

Whether you are a new member on the board of a nonprofit or a veteran member looking for a quick reference to the fundamentals, this book models best board practices in a straightforward way.

A Guide to Nonprofit Board Success is a complete resource for the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your board position. Each chapter leads you to achievement in all aspects of your expected duties. You will learn how to read financial statements, understand various investment strategies, and fundraise and plan events.

From your first meeting with your new colleagues to planning long-term goals, this book also offers descriptions of common scenarios in the boardroom to epitomize real situations and desired outcomes. Author Cynthia Jarboe has decades of experience partnering with and working for nonprofits, and has firsthand knowledge of how integral a collaborative board can be to the management and prosperity of a nonprofit.

It can be overwhelming to understand board governance or to make a crucial investment without previous experience. Here you will learn the essentials of holding a board position as you prepare yourself for the role.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440872679
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/11/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	177
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Cynthia Jarboe is consulting chief financial officer for the Emergency Assistance Foundation, a charitable foundation that aids corporations in providing emergency hardship grants to their employees.

Table of Contents

Foreword Timothy J. Sullivan vii

Preface ix

Chapter 1 Should I Serve? 1

Chapter 2 The Board Meeting or How Not to Feel Overwhelmed 13

Chapter 3 Board Governance: What Committee(s) Should I Serve On? What Is the Staff versus Board Role? 29

Chapter 4 How to Be Comfortable Raising Funds for Your Organization 43

Chapter 5 Investing for the Future 57

Chapter 6 Understanding the Financial Statements and Tax Reporting Requirements 71

Chapter 7 Planning for the Future 87

Chapter 8 The Big Event 99

Chapter 9 How Are We Doing as a Board? 113

Chapter 10 What Should We Be Doing about Technology? 127

Chapter 11 Engaging Volunteers 143

Chapter 12 Thoughts on How a Board Member Becomes a Great Leader 155

Index 169

What People are Saying About This

A. Marshall Acuff Jr.

"A must read for prospective non-profit board members. Authoritative, comprehensive, and complete!"

Dr. Laurence S. Lyons

"Without doubt, this book should definitely NOT be on the bookshelf of Charity Trustees. Instead, it should be right on hand for consulting in their pocket, resting on their nightstand, its well-thumbed pages open for readyreference in the boardroom. The pragmatic wisdom shared here will immediately demystify this special role for the newcomer and serve as a useful refresher and source of inspiration even for the seasoned practitioner. This is the Charity Trustee’s bible, cheat-sheet, and operating manual."