Global Best Practices for CSO, NGO, and Other Nonprofit Boards: Lessons From Around the World

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE BOARD MEMBER

"The need for responsible, informed and well–equipped governance for nonprofit organizations is critical. This book is intended for those who seek to prepare themselves to provide it. Boards everywhere, composed of impassioned grassroots volunteers, concerned philanthropists, and accomplished community and business leaders, seek guidance on providing quality leadership to nonprofits. This book is also for capacity–building organizations that strive to equip nonprofits in the best way possible to carry out their important tasks. It is also for CEOs and executive directors intending to assist their boards to work at optimal performance levels, and for those who teach in, and study our sector."
From the Introduction

No matter how large or small your nonprofit organization may be, Global Best Practices for CSO, NGO, and Other Nonprofit Boards offers a resource for understanding how to serve effectively as a board member. Filled with case studies from around the world, the book clearly illustrates the effective practices, identifies and discusses interesting and significant differences, and explores recent global trends that can serve as examples of stellar board governance.

PENELOPE CAGNEY is the principal of The Cagney Company, consultants to CSOs in governance, planning and fundraising worldwide. She co–edited the award–winning Global Fundraising: How the World is Changing the Rules of Philanthropy (Wiley/AFP International), and authored Nonprofit Consulting Essentials: What Every Nonprofit and Consultant Needs to Know (Wiley imprint–Jossey–Bass/ Alliance of Nonprofit Management).