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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.
Following the Leader: A Guide for 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our latest publication guides board members through all the challenges and opportunities of an executive search process. Designed
to lead readers through each step, The Search Book offers organizational tools, resources, and firsthand knowledge. This book
focuses on the practical and illuminates how the finer details of an executive transition lead to valuable perspectives on
the mission and future of an organization faced with the selection of new executive leadership. 76 pages. $16* each.
*Order directly from the Academy for Leadership & Governance for a 20% discount.
(30% discount on orders of 10 or more)
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