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The Effective Nonprofit Board: Responsibilities & Recruitment

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My nonprofit used this clearly-written book to guide their search for new board members, and liked it so much that they wanted to provide a copy to every incoming board member. There are helpful sections in many areas, such as board member responsibilities and assessing board needs. Not only is there helpful information on all topics a board should know, but there are also worksheets to guide various board activities. I felt this book is helpful both for first-time board members, who need an introduction to their role, and for long-time board members who appreciate the authors' suggestions for how to solve many common problems facing nonprofit boards. Every nonprofit should own at least one copy -- it's worth the investment.

I was very disappointed for having PAID for this...it is obviously a vehicle for Zimmerman Lehman to market their services. Additionally, the information given in the solicitation material is extremely superficial. I found much more valuable information about nonprofit board governance, duties and responsibilities in books such as Curtis P McLaughlin, The Management of Non-Profit Organizations, HD62.6.M39 or James P. Gelatt Orys, Managing Non-Profit Organizations in the 21st Century, HD 62.6.G44 1992.

Board members I know tend to want information they can read and absorb quickly. This book is perfect for those on the go who need to understand their responsibilities but will not take the time to read a treatise. It explains what you need to know to be successful board member and gives practical suggestions for any organization. I would suggest it be a staple for any board member especially those new to the nonprofit board area or for those wanted a quick review.

An excellent overview of the responsibilities of Board of Director members. I would have liked more detailed examples on some topics, but that might have diminished its value as a brief and well-organized overview. Each member of a new board should have a copy.

This booklet covers pertinent information for all new board members. It is brief but offers insite into the information one should be thinking about for directing a board or participating in a board. It helps to stimulate further questions and study.