The definitive introduction for changemakers new to the world of nonprofit and small business boards of directors.Bust the status quo of board room administrative tedium and passive participation to contribute to meaningful social transformation and impact in your organization. Authors Jukanovich and West offer changemakers new to the boardroom the mindset and strategies necessary to make a difference in the organizations they lead.
Mission-based, socially responsible, and transformational organizations are needed more today than ever. And the boards that lead them must be in tune with their stakeholder’s culture. But so often they are held back by ineffective decision making and a lack of interpersonal trust.
This book breaks down the key elements of a successful boardroom and how to achieve them. From onboarding diverse talent to establishing trust through accountability, you will have the tools and actionable techniques needed to effectively make a difference in the world with healthier boardroom practices.
"There are millions of boards of directors for small nonprofits or small businesses-yet, introductory materials for new board members are hard to find and not always right for the task. The IRS requires every nonprofit and most corporations to have a board, and we know millions of helpful citizens join local charities and social ventures to provide help and support. Yet most books on board governance are highly technical and seem better suited to the Fortune 500. For the first time, a book uses the simple idea of "table manners" to make board culture easy to understand and practice for new board members. With a special emphasis on diversity and inclusion, the authors of this new book provide simple tools to make all organizations work better through board work"--
