Resources in Leadership

 

Alliance for Nonprofit Management | Direct Link

This Web site is a professional association dedicated to improving management and governance aptitude of nonprofits. The Web site allows users to read the newsletter, attend conferences, articles, etc.

Author: Alliance for Nonprofit Management

Preferred Practice:

Have a Minimum of Five Voting Members

Board Café | Direct Link

This newsletter is designed to be short enough to read over a cup of coffee, while still providing information to help board members increase their effectiveness.

Author: CompassPoint


Board Source | Direct Link

This Web site provides resources through tools; more than 100 booklets, books, videos, CDs, and audiotapes; and an extensive topic search area that features over 20 popular areas of board development with key questions and outlined information.

Author: BoardSource

Preferred Practice:

Have No More than One Paid Staff Person Member

Carver Governance Design, Inc. | Direct Link

This Web site explains the Policy Governance model and shares the basics of how to implement the model in nonprofit organizations.

Key Terms: accountability, board development, board effectiveness, board management, governance, governance models, leadership, principles, roles and responsibilities

Author: Carver Governance Design, Inc. (Private)

Pitfall:

Using One Governance Model Throughout the History of the Organization

Carver Guide 10: Strategies for Board Leadership | Direct Link

This book cuts across various aspects of the policy governance model and challenges board members to move from paradigm to performance.

Key Terms: board leadership, governance, leadership, principles, strategic leadership

Author: Carver, John | Published: 1997

Pitfall:

Using One Governance Model Throughout the History of the Organization

Center for Effective Philanthropy | Direct Link

This Web site seeks to provide executives and trustees the management and governance tools needed to define, assess and improve overall foundation performance to increase their positive impact on nonprofits and the people they serve. This site provides research and reports related to funder effectiveness.

Key Terms: board development, board effectiveness, board evaluation, board management, board nomination, CEO performance evaluation, CEO selection, diversity, governance, governance models, orientation, principles, retention, revitalization, roles and responsibilities

Author: Center for Effective Philanthropy


Chronicle of Philanthropy | Direct Link

This newspaper is published online daily and in print biweekly. It is the premiere source of news and information that pertains to the nonprofit sector. NOTE: A paid subscription is required to view this resource.

Author: Chronicle of Philanthropy


Daring to Lead 2006 | Direct Link

This research report is a follow-up to the 2001 Daring to Lead report, providing information on how executive leadership has changed over the past five years. In particular, it looks at escalating executive turnover, and what factors have contributed to executive director success, failure, and burnout. The report concludes with recommendations to help and increase overall understanding of the strengths and challenges of nonprofit leaders.

Key Terms: governance, leadership, leadership deficit, organizational development, organizational management, principles, roles and responsibilities

Author: Bell, Jeanne; Moyers, Richard; & Wolfred, Timothy | Published: 2006


Daring To Lead: Nonprofit Executive Directors and Their Work Experience | Direct Link

This research report analyzes a nationwide study of over 1,000 nonprofit leaders and includes findings on nonprofit executive career paths, tenure, salaries, and job challenges. Included is a series of Calls to Action and strategies for supporting and retaining the sector's leadership talent.

Key Terms: compensation, executive training, leadership, management, organizational management, principles, professional experience, support, tenure trends

Author: Peters, Jeanne & Wolfred, Timothy | Published: 2001


Extraordinary Board Leadership: The Seven Keys to High-Impact Governance | Direct Link

This book explains the seven key points in building effective boards under the author's high-impact governance model.

Key Terms: board development, board management, governance, human resource development, leadership, management, principles

Author: Eadie, Douglas C. | Published: 2001

Pitfall:

Using One Governance Model Throughout the History of the Organization

Having Board Members Who Do Not Give