Board members need more than enthusiasm for a cause, passion for a mission, or good intentions. To be effective, they need to understand and perform all of their governing responsibilities. This thoroughly updated second edition of BoardSource’s groundbreaking series will help 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. The revised books, now in an easier-to-read format, are based on the latest legislation, research, and nonprofit trends and are written by experts in the nonprofit sector. They have been expanded to include

• discussions in greater depth on key topics
• real-world examples that readers will relate to
• tips and pitfalls that provide succinct advice on thorny issues
• lists of the most important things to remember
• end-of-chapter questions to stimulate thinking

The library includes a total of six books:

• Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
• Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
• Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
• Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
• The Nonprofit Board's Role in Mission, Planning and Evaluation, Second Edition
• Structures and Practices of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition
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The Governance Series has been made possible in part by a grant from the