The Ultimate Board Member's Guide
By Kay Sprinkel Grace; 120 pages; published by Emerson & Church
All nonprofit organizations must have a board of directors, but there is
much more to this requirement than simply filling seats in the boardroom.
Board members hold the organization "in trust" and are responsible for its
well being; though not everyone understands the importance of their role when
they agree to join a board. If you are languishing in your role as a board
member, or are unclear about your responsibilities to the organization you
serve, Kay Sprinkel Grace's latest offering could be just what you need.
This guide to understanding the role and responsibilities of board members
is a short yet enlightening read that is sure to inform and motivate, whether
members are new to the role or seasoned veterans. In one succinct package
Grace covers all the bases: what the job entails, legal responsibilities,
how boards work, the purpose of meetings, the board's role in fundraising,
working with staff, and how to recruit and retain new members.
Although she isn't necessarily revealing anything new about the role of board
members, this guide can serve as a great introduction for new board members,
and a refresher for those who already hold a position on a board. In simple,
jargon-free language, Grace clarifies what is expected of board members and
how they can be most effective in helping their organization thrive. This
book should be required reading for anyone who sits on a board, as well as
those who are thinking about taking up the call.
Buy the book:
Canada: buy through Amazon.ca: CDN$21.36
International: buy through Amazon.com: US$16.47
