Doing Good Better: How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization [Paperback]

Edgar Stoesz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1561482242 | ISBN-13: 978-1561482245 | Publication Date: November 25, 2001 | Edition: Upd Sub

NEW, UPDATED EDITION! In these days of tightening budgets, organizations cannot afford weak board members. In this time when many qualified persons have few discretionary hours, they have little time for training. Doing Good Better speaks to both needs efficiently and thoroughly. Highly recommended. "A very fine book on board leadership . . . very beneficial." -Millard Fuller, Habitat for Humanity "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 "Doing Good Better is the best there is." -Richard F. Celeste, former Governor of Ohio

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

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Good Books; Upd Sub edition (November 25, 2001)
• 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 Best Sellers Rank: #1,124,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

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

By 

"legallee" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Doing Good Better: How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization (Paperback)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

By 

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

This review is from: Doing Good Better: How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization (Paperback)

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.