CFES Nonprofit Library Catalog
Cataloging resources for nonprofit board management, this sheet lists various titles along with their publishers and ISBNs. Topics include effective governance, financial responsibilities, and strategic communications for boards. Notable entries include 'Better Bylaws' by Board Source and 'Governance As Leadership' which reframes the work of boards. Each entry provides essential information for nonprofit leaders seeking to enhance their governance practices.
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The CFES Nonprofit Library Catalog features a comprehensive collection of resources focused on board management, with a total of 60 entries detailing various titles, publishers, and ISBNs.
Among the notable titles, "Better Bylaws: Creating Effective Rules for Your Nonprofit Board," published by Board Source, carries the ISBN 1586861182. Another key resource is "Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations (2nd Edition)," from the J-B Carver Board Governance Series, with the ISBN 787908118. For those looking to enhance their understanding of board dynamics, "Building the Governance Partnership: Chief Executives Guide to Getting the Best from the Board" is also available from Board Source, although it lacks an ISBN.
The catalog includes a series of governance-related guides, such as "Governance As Leadership - Reframing the Work of Boards" and "Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Works of Nonprofit Boards," both published by Board Source, with the latter having the ISBN 471684201. The "Governance Series" offers a wealth of information, with titles like "Governance Series #1: Ten Basic Responsibilities of Boards" and "Governance Series #2: Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards," each identified by unique codes like BS08-1 and BS08-2, respectively.
For practical insights, "Strong Leaders, Better Results: Learn to Optimize Your Nonprofit Board," published by Shaw, is an essential read, featuring the ISBN 9798619535457. Additionally, "The Board Member's Playbook: Using Policy Governance to Solve Problems, Make Decisions, and Build a Stronger Board," published by Jossey-Bass, is another significant title, with the ISBN 787968404.
The catalog also highlights resources aimed at improving board effectiveness, such as "Measuring Board Effectiveness Questionnaire #1" through "#5," all published by Board Source and identified by codes BS12-1 to BS12-5. For those interested in fundraising, "The Fundraising Habits of Supremely Successful Boards," published by Panas, is listed under the code CC01.
Several titles focus on the legal and ethical responsibilities of nonprofit boards, including "Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards," which is also published by Board Source, and "Taming the Troublesome Board Member," another Board Source offering identified by BS25.
Lastly, the catalog features "The Best of the Board Café: Hands-On Solutions for Nonprofit Boards," published by the Amherst Wilder Foundation, with the ISBN 940069407, and "The Nonprofit Board Answer Book II: Beyond the Basics," which carries the ISBN 1586860631, providing further guidance for nonprofit leaders and board members alike.