Whether nonprofit organizations have term limits or not, best practices for nonprofit boards require boards to have a written description of the duties and responsibilities of board directors and officers. In addition to duties and responsibilities, job descriptions should also include the board’s expe...
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The financial debacles on Wall Street brought governance issues to the forefront. Much of the discussions centered around holding boards of directors moreaccountable for their actions, decision-making and oversight. While nonprofit boards hadn’t been considered in the same regard, the seriousness of ...
A complete analysis of the law, practices, and trends of nonprofit governance from two of the nation's leading lawyers on the law of tax-exempt organizations Recent scandals in the charitable sector as well as the adoption of a myriad of nonprofit best practices and guidelines have created a ...
Best practices for public and nonprofit boards overseeing cybersecurity Whatever your board or council is doing, it’s prudent to consider doing more. Strengthen your defenses with these tips: Implement a regular discussion schedule: With just a quarter of survey respondents indicating they have ...
Best practices for public and nonprofit boards overseeing cybersecurity Whatever your board or council is doing, it’s prudent to consider doing more. Strengthen your defenses with these tips: Implement a regular discussion schedule: With just a quarter of survey respondents indicating they have ...
Summary The focus of governance of nonprofit organizations is concentrated on public charities, which encompass most educational institutions. This chapter presents commonly asked questions regarding the legal requirements for nonprofit governance, prevailing views of best nonprofit practices, and governance rep...
Already serving on a nonprofit board, but have never had any formal governance training? Or do you just want to add to your tool chest of vital, nonprofit governance best practices? No matter which category you may fall into, this dynamic fundamentals governance workshop is for you. ...
“is the single most important committee of a nonprofit organization’s board.” This work takes a lot of effort, but it’s also fun, thinking about people you want to bring into the fold and finding ways to deploy their skills as they develop within their careers. It actually takes the...
Chait, R. P., & Taylor, B. E. (2005). Governance as Leadership: Reframing the work of nonprofit Boards. NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Chatterjee, S. D. (2011). Board Composition and Performance in Indian Firms: A Comparative Analysis Empirical. The International Journal of Management Science ...