The Strategic Board

"In this guide based on his own experience in nonprofit organizations. Mark Light explains the seven realities of nonprofit governance that contribute to boards' difficulties, and then outlines the Strategic Board model of governance - simple, practical easy-to-implement solution to help every board create stability and sustainability accomplish its purpose, and produce satisfying results." "He then shows how these questions can be used to build a comprehensive four-part Governance Plan covering each critical component, from strategic and operational planning through guidelines of conduct and schedule monitoring. As you build your Governance Plan, you will notice that the success measures you develop will become the glue that holds your entire organization together - from board members to executive director to front-line staff - as you progress steadily toward your goal." "Brimming with real-life stories and anecdotes, forms and checklists, agendas and group facilitation techniques, this book will help boards of nonprofit organizations, large and small."--Jacket.