The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance

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<p>Acknowledgments.</p>
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>PART ONE: GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES, ROLES, AND STRUCTURE.</p>
<p>1 In the Spirit of Service: Introduction to the Nonprofi t World.</p>
<p>2 What Is Governance?</p>
<p>3 Governance Roles.</p>
<p>4 Governance Structure.</p>
<p>5 The Board Chief Executive Relationship.</p>
<p>PART TWO: GOVERNANCE PRACTICES.</p>
<p>6 Building a Board.</p>
<p>7 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.</p>
<p>8 Financial Oversight.</p>
<p>9 Fundraising.</p>
<p>10 Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning.</p>
<p>11 Communications and Outreach.</p>
<p>12 Succession Planning and Chief Executive Transition.</p>
<p>13 Evaluation.</p>
<p>14 Bylaws and Policies.</p>
<p>15 Board Meetings.</p>
<p>16 Board Dynamics.</p>
<p>Appendix: Sample Policies for Nonprofi t Boards.</p>
<p>Board Member Fundraising.</p>
<p>Human Resources.</p>
<p>Code of Ethics.</p>
<p>Confl ict of Interest.</p>
<p>Confi dentiality.</p>
<p>Whistle–Blower Protection.</p>
<p>Record Retention and Document Destruction.</p>
<p>Executive Compensation.</p>
<p>Investments.</p>
<p>Financial Audits.</p>
<p>Risk Management.</p>
<p>Media Relations.</p>
<p>Glossary.</p>
<p>Resources.</p>
<p>Index.</p>