Governance as leadership reframing the work of nonprofit boards

"Governance as Leadership offers trustees and executives a new and practical framework to govern nonprofit organizations more effectively. The book provides ideas, tactics, and examples that enrich the work of trustees and enhance a board's value to the organization it governs." "...

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Main Author: Chait, Richard.
Corporate Authors: BoardSource (Organization)
Other Authors: Ryan, William P., Taylor, Barbara E.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
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Summary: "Governance as Leadership offers trustees and executives a new and practical framework to govern nonprofit organizations more effectively. The book provides ideas, tactics, and examples that enrich the work of trustees and enhance a board's value to the organization it governs." "Written by noted researchers and consultants, Governance as Leadership introduces a fresh way to think about governance with sensible guidance to turn these ideas into concrete actions. It will be particularly valuable to trustees and senior staff of professionally managed nonprofit organizations, as well as many others, including foundation officers, donors, consultants, and students of nonprofit organizations who are interested in improving nonprofit governance."--Jacket.
Item Description: In imprint position: BoardSource.
Physical Description: xxvi, 198 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-188) and index.
ISBN: 0471684201 (hardcover)
9780471684206 (hardcover)
Author Notes: Richard P. Chait is a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.