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Governance Series Digital Versions

BoardSource is now offering its most popular series of publications in a digital version that you can download now.

These publications have already helped thousands of board members, chief executives, and senior staff understand the fundamental elements of service common to most boards, including board member responsibilities, how to structure the board in the most efficient manner, and how to accomplish governance work in the spirit of the mission of the organization.

With the new downloadable PDF versions, you will not only save on postage and handling, but will also be lowering your carbon footprint. In addition, you can start reading your publications immediately, rather than waiting for the mail to arrive.

Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
BoardSource's all-time bestseller not only explores the board's 10 core responsibilities, it also puts them into the context of the governance challenges facing nonprofits today.

Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
Board members have a fiduciary duty over the organization and its resources. This book provides a preliminary understanding of the nonprofit legal landscape delivered in easy-to-understand terms.

Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
This publication uses nontechnical language to help board members gain a basic understanding of their financial oversight responsibilities and gives them a starting point for comprehending key financial data.

Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
This publication shows board members how to support fundraising efforts, no matter the size of the organization. It explains strategies, offers guidelines for evaluating the results of efforts, and recommends helpful ways that board members can be involved every step of the way.

The Nonprofit Board's Role in Mission, Planning, and Evaluation, Second Edition
All too often, nonprofit boards look at mission, planning, and evaluation in isolation. This publication, however, offers an integrated approach.

Structures and Practices of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
Nonprofit governance calls for visionary and vigilant leadership, efficient and flexible structures, productive and proven practices, an inquiring and trusting culture, and a shared passion for the mission. This publication provides a set of basic guidelines to enable nonprofit boards to meet these challenges and develop board members who are actively engaged in the life of the organization.

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	Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition New digital version BoardSource’s all-time bestseller, with more than 175,000 copies sold, not only explores the board’s 10 core responsibilities, it also puts them into the context of the governance challenges facing nonprofits today. This new, expanded edition clarifies and distinguishes the board’s responsibilities from those of the chief executive and senior staff. In addition, it includes two appendixes, one covering the individual responsibilities of board members and the other providing a sample self-assessment for individual board members.
	Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition New digital version Board members have a fiduciary duty over the organization and its resources. This book, provides a preliminary understanding of the nonprofit legal landscape delivered in easy-to-understand terms. It discusses the concept of fiduciary responsibility, summarizes strategies for protecting board members from personal liability, and outlines the policies and procedures that, increasingly, are becoming best practices within the sector. It also includes an appendix with several samples of recommended board policies and a glossary of legal terms and concepts.
	Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition New digital version While nonprofit success is measured in more than just dollars, board members must maintain a close eye on the financial direction of the organization and its economic stability if they are to truly fulfill their fiduciary responsibility. This book uses nontechnical language to help board members gain a basic understanding of their financial oversight responsibilities and gives them a starting point for comprehending key financial data.
	Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition New digital version Board members must ensure that their organization has adequate resources. One way they can do that is by being active in fundraising activities. This book shows board members how to support fundraising efforts, no matter the size of the organization. It explains strategies, offers guidelines for evaluating the results of efforts, and recommends helpful ways that board members can be involved every step of the way.
	The Nonprofit Board�s Role in Mission, Planning, and Evaluation, Second Edition New digital version All too often, nonprofit boards look at mission, planning, and evaluation in isolation. This book, however, offers an integrated approach. A regular and consistent planning process helps the board and staff clarify mission and make changes when necessary to keep mission fresh, lively, and relevant. A systematic evaluation process generates information to help formulate goals and provide the framework for measuring those goals against mission.
	Structures and Practices of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition New digital version Nonprofit governance calls for visionary and vigilant leadership, efficient and flexible structures, productive and proven practices, an inquiring and trusting culture, and a shared passion for the mission. This book provides a set of basic guidelines to enable nonprofit boards to meet these challenges and develop board members who are actively engaged in the life of the organization. It discusses how the board is organized (including board size and term limits); who is on the board; the roles of the board chair, chief executive, and committees; and productive ways for board members to work together.

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