Doing Good Better (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Nonprofit organizations are about doing good..." (more)
Key Phrases: completed staff work, nonprofit boards, Vice President, John Carver, Millard Fuller (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The spirit of volunteerism has swollen the number of volunteer organizations to over 1.14 million in the United States. Many people are asked to participate as a director on a nonprofit board but are clueless about their responsibilities. Stoesz, who has served on religious and other nonprofit boards, and Raber, a management consultant, have written a simple book about nonprofit governance. It does not offer any particular insights about nonprofit management, but it is a good primer for those who want to form a nonprofit board. The chapter on legal dimensions is particularly useful. Recommended for public libraries.
Rebecca A. Smith, Harvard Business Sch. Lib.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"A very fine book on board leadership of nonprofit organizations. This particular book will be very beneficial to many people who are members of nonprofit boards across the country." -Millard Fuller, President and Founder, Habitat for Humanity, International "If you're on a nonprofit board, get this book. It's bound to perk up your performance so you can do even more good than you did before." -The Marketplace "Worth its weight in gold." -Academic Library Book Review "This is a clear, comprehensive, and useful manual on the "how-to" of being a board member or administrator of a nonprofit organization. Doing Good Better should be read by everyone involved in organizational leadership." -Provident Bookfinder "We encourage board members of voluntary organizations to get their hands on this little book. The authors think of just about everything." -The Christian Century "Doing Good Better is the best there is." -Richard F. Celeste, former Governor of Ohio

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Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Good Books; Upd Sub edition (December 31, 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561482242
• ISBN-13: 978-1561482245
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #798,633 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for ANY nonprofit board member, June 3, 2000

By	"legallee" (New Orleans) - See all my reviews

This short book is a necessary resource for any new board member. I read it on first going on my local Habitat for Humanity board, and have recommended it to every nonprofit board member I know. To a one, they come back and thank me for the recommendation. "Doing Good Better!" covers all of the essential information one needs to perform the nonprofit board member fiduciary responsibilities and obligations. And it does so succinctly and understandably. It is also written with an uplifting and positive tone -- it makes you feel good about what you're doing as a nonprofit supporter. I regularly refer back to this book both for support and encouragement, and to refresh my knowledge of my duties as a board member.

4.0 out of 5 stars Does a good job, March 29, 2008

By	Citymouse4 "Mouse House" (Burke, VA USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this in tandem with Robert's Rules and this is so easy to read and makes sense. It should be given to every new board member. Board members need to know their job description and this book spells it out in plain english.