The New Work of the Nonprofit Board

The New Work of the Nonprofit Board
by Barbara E. Taylor, Richard P. Chait, Thomas P. Holland

The New Work of the Nonprofit Board
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Author: Barbara E. Taylor, Richard P. Chait, Thomas P. Holland
Edition: Digital
Format: Download: PDF
Published: 1996-09-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 11
Publisher: Harvard Business Review

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Book Review: Moving non profit governance on
Summary: 4 Stars

In this book the authors have taken a fresh look at the conventional wisdom of non profit governance. moving the debate on from the classic boards must govern and mamagement must mange divide. They provide useful insights into a more dynamic and flexible relationship. A good read.

There is however need for more guidance on implementing the model.

Summary of The New Work of the Nonprofit Board

Too often, the board of a nonprofit organization is little more than a collection of high-powered people engaged in low-level activities. But that can change, the authors say, if trustees are willing to discover and take on the new work of the board. When they perform the new work, a board's members can significantly advance the institution's mission and long-term welfare. The authors give many examples of boards that have successfully embraced the new work. The stakes are high: if boards demonstrate that they can change effectively, the professional staff at the institutions they serve just may follow suit.
Too often, the board of a nonprofit organization is little more than a collection of high-powered people engaged in low-level activities. But that can change, the authors say, if trustees are willing to discover and take on the new work of the board. When they perform the new work, a board's members can significantly advance the institution's mission and long-term welfare. The authors give many examples of boards that have successfully embraced the new work. The stakes are high: if boards demonstrate that they can change effectively, the professional staff at the institutions they serve just may follow suit.

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