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You and Your Nonprofit Board: Advice and Practical Tips from the Field’s Top Practitioners, Researchers, and Provocateurs (In the Trenches) Paperback – June 1, 2013

by Terrie Temkin (Author)

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Terrie Temkin guides a star-studded cast of collaborators in creating a board volume that delivers the wisdom of the nonprofit world's leading practitioners, researchers, and provocateurs. This easily-digestible book is a must for board directors and anyone who is interested in effective nonprofit leadership. The focused, short-essay format makes it easy for the reader to absorb the authors' thinking on a variety of topics: some traditional—such as board member roles and responsibilities, recruitment, meeting management, and evaluation—and others not so much. For instance, you'll find articles on coaching for directors, the value of conversation, and several new structures for governance.

YOU and Your Nonprofit Board: Advice and Practical Tips from the Field’s Top Practitioners, Researchers, and Provocateurs is a book of how, not what. Eschewing a single perspective of governance, it is suggestive, not prescriptive. And it invites you to be part of the dialogue. It is the first governance book of its kind to:

Reexamine nonprofit governance at its essence
Challenge dogma about the board versus chief executive roles
Let YOU decide if you still agree with the old thinking on governance
Take aim at myths about governance that hold organizations back
Provide practical, in-the-trenches advice and tips you can use NOW

Whether you are new to the field or have been immersed in it for years, you will find new ideas to help you navigate today's fast-paced, information-saturated reality in which wise practice is rapidly evolving.

About the Editor

Terrie Temkin, PhD, is widely considered by her peers to be a preeminent thought leader in the field of governance. She is a founding principal of the international consulting firm CoreStrategies for Nonprofits Inc. and is a cocreator of the new governance framework, Community-Engagement Governance™, discussed in this book. A prolific writer, Terrie’s work can be found throughout the world in books, journals, blogs, and her popular column, “On Nonprofits.” Terrie also teaches nonprofit governance at Florida Atlantic University.

About the CharityChannel Press In the Trenches™ Series

You’ll know an In the Trenches book not just by its cover, but by the authors' fun, upbeat writing style. But don’t be fooled by its down-to-earth approach and ample use of sidebars. In the Trenches books are authoritative and cover what a beginner should know to get started and progress rapidly, and what a more experienced nonprofit-sector practitioner needs to move forward in the subject.

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340 pages
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English
Publication date

June 1, 2013
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7.5 x 0.77 x 9.25 inches
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193807730X
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978-1938077302
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CharityChannel Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193807730X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938077302
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.29 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.77 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,720,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #471 in Non-Governmental Organization Policy
- #909 in Corporate Governance
- #1,989 in Nonprofit Organizations & Charities (Books)

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Mary E. MacDonald

A great guide with useful inspiration and practical advice

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015

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This is a great resource for nonprofit managers/executives who want to build a strong board and motivate their board members to help make your organization great. I like the variety of advice and inspiration from various real world sources.

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Shagggiedogg

Intense Book

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014

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Very deep and intense book to read but, definitely guides one through the changes of the meaning to non-profit board governance. You will be surprised at what you will learn but it will take time and you might to do a little reading, stop, and pick it up again. This way one will not bored and information overload. This author has tremendous insight as well as educational/clinical experience, along with her other associates.

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Stephanie

Just another book for school.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018

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Just another book for school.

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Jane Garthson

Leading edge and practical too

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013

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Disclaimer - I am one of the authors. But I didn't know in advance what very high quality all the articles would be! Despite over twenty years consulting in this field, with lots of professional development, I've picked up a lot of new ideas from this book and will be applying them. Each article both shakes up your thinking and gives very helpful tips for applying the new ideas.

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MStel

Great out of the box thinking!

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2013

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This isn't the standard approach to nonprofit board resources. This is the place to look for creative, new ways of thinking about nonprofit board governance.

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Debra Olejownik

Informative and Valuable!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013

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I am enjoying this book immensely, it is wonderfully crafted with valuable information. You and Your Nonprofit Board: Advice...is a GREAT reference manual to keep at your finger tips, especially when helping nonprofit friends achieve success.

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Patricia W

Super helpful

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013

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Great resource for nonprofit leaders! Best way to use the book is to have a different Board Director read an article and report on its connection to your Board at each Board meeting.

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Laura Bruney

If You Run a NonProfit This is a Must Buy

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2013

In today's challenging environment the role of the board in strong nonprofits has never been more essential. Having worked with nonprofit boards for more than 25 years I have a great appreciation for the challenges and opportunities faced by board members and by staff.

You and Your Nonprofit Board offers a refreshing and candid look at board management through a prism of essays written by experts and thought leaders from several sectors. I loved getting the perspective and different viewpoints and found the book fascinating and useful. Terrie Temkin has had a phenomenal impact on nonprofit management and with 20 years' experience in the sector understands effective boards.

The book is divided into three parts. The Governance Today section is especially insightful and thought provoking with a focus on the role of the board. It's collection of essays - most are 3 to 5 pages long - offering not only big picture ideas but packed with practical tips and stories from the real world. Part Two is Making it Work. This section is chock full of information about your boards life cycle, recruitment strategies and communication. Lots of good nuts and bolts info here. I loved the A Blue Ribbon Nominating Committee piece. Very informative with a real approach to finding the right people to serve. Finally Part 3 is Myths and Madness - love that title! The Ten Myths about Nonprofit Boards is stimulating and refreshing.

I loved the format of the book - you can easily read it in small doses that fit perfectly in a hectic nonprofit executives schedule. You can also share the pieces that are particularly relevant to you with your own board, staff and colleagues. I plan on using some of the sections as discussion items at my own board's meetings. You and Your Nonprofit Board is a MUST read for any executive director or board member who needs reassurance that building effective boards is tough work but your time and energy is well rewarded and a good board is worth the effort.

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Fred

Great book

Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2013

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Fabulous information for novice and expert alike. If you are looking for great advice on the organization of Not for Profit Boards, this is the must have book.

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