Why do we need boards and management committees? How can board and committee members best contribute? And what risks are they exposed to? Authored by David Fishel, with contributions from a number of specialists in the non-profit field, this comprehensive guide is addressed to the board members and senior executive officers of Australian non-profit organisations. The Book of the Board is published by Sydney-based The Federation Press.
The 2008 second edition has been extensively revised and updated. Its contents include:
- The job of the board
- Setting strategic direction
- Relationship with the CEO
- Purposeful meetings
- Chairing skills
- Risk management
- Legal responsibilities and compliance
- Financial planning and control
- The board and fundraising
- Measuring progress
- Non-profit alliances and mergers
- Recruitment and succession planning
The book also contains in-depth interviews with the Chairs and CEOs of four Australian non-profit; ten new action checklists for action, and a comprehensive Resources section.
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