The President's Book
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titles in larger numbers for classes, board retreats, and other groups.
30% discounts are available on orders of 10 or more copies. Please call
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Experiencing the Essentials with Six Board
Presidents
The first
publication of the Academy, this book is written by seasoned board presidents
for presidents-elect and new board presidents. It addresses the crucial role of
the board president in the conduct of organizational life and focuses on core
issues of board leadership such as discovering your leadership voice, working
together with the executive, engaging the board, and organizational ethics. 104
pages. $20* each. You save 30% on 10 or more
Folow The Leader
A Guidefor Planning Founding
Director Transition
Based on field
research in five agencies, this is the first in a series of Leadership Reports
that have a basis in research. The study is directed at the boards and
executives in organizations where the founding director or a long-term director
is retiring. Recommendations for the departing founding director, the board of
directors, the planning and search committees, and the new executive are
included. 34 pages. $15* each Save 30% on 10 or more
The Board Member's Guide
Making a Difference on Your
Board and in Your Community
Designed to assist nonprofit
boards in all their various responsibilities, this publication is written by
five experienced board members from west-central Ohio. The book contains
twenty-three pointed and practical chapters on everything from recruiting and
selecting board members to by-laws, mission statements, executive evaluation,
and designing board meetings. 143 pages. $20* each Save 30% on 10 or more
Finance for Nonprofit Board Members
Linking Mission To Money
This
publication provides valuable financial tools and strategies for the nonprofit
board member. The book combines basic definitions with more sophisticated
strategies for board members of any financial background. All major aspects of a
nonprofit's financial life are addressed, including budget-building and
monitoring, monthly and yearly reports, audits, and endowments, as well as
strategies for sustaining the organization's mission in good and bad economic
times. 106 pages. $20* each
Women Leading the Way
Reflections on Life and
Leadership
The Academy's fifth publication
gathers the insights and experiences of exemplary women executives to assist
younger women professionals as they make their careers in nonprofit leadership.
The text guides young women through questions about finding your leadership
voice, balancing work and family, and choosing career and educational paths. 92
pages. $20* each
Evaluating
Your Executives
New Approaches, New
PurposesNew Approaches, New Purposes
Based on the premise that evaluation can be an
enriching professional development experience for the executive, this book
provides a variety of evaluation tools for nonprofit board members and guidance
as they proceed through the evaluation process. 62 pages. $16* each
The Search Book
A Guide to Executive Selection
This book is
especially for board members—those open-hearted, open-handed folks who do so
much to guard, guide, and make good the missions of our nonprofit organizations. When you signed up for board service
you probably did not know it would also include executive search. Now here you are with an unexpected
task, a limited budget, and already more than enough to do.