The nonprofit chief executive's ten basic responsibilities

"Many chief executives can find guidebooks or practical tools to improve their skills as supervisors, communicators, and program managers. But most chief executives also want to have a greater understanding of their responsibilities in the context of their partnership with the board, and have m...

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Main Author: Moyers, Richard L.
Corporate Authors: BoardSource (Organization)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, D.C. : BoardSource, 2012.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The chief executive and the board
  • Underlying assumptions
  • Commit to the mission
  • Lead the staff and manage the organization
  • Exercise responsible financial stewardship
  • Lead and manage fundraising
  • Follow the highest ethical standards, ensure accountability, and comply with the law
  • Engage the board in planning and lead implementation
  • Develop future leadership
  • Build external relationships and serve as an advocate
  • Ensure the quality and effectiveness of programs
  • Support the board
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix I: Nonprofit chief executive job description
  • Appendix II: Personal qualities of effective chief executives
  • Appendix III: Ten questions for nonprofit chief executives
  • Suggested resources
  • About the author
  • Author's note.