Other Information Sources on Policy Governance There are many resources related to nonprofit boards and their functioning. Many address governance in some manner. But I have found it difficult to find sources of good and practical information on the policy governance model. Here are some of the policy governance resources I have found to be useful. Books Boards that Make a Difference by John Carver. This is the book that started it…
Who owns a Non-Profit and Why is Ownership Important? Nonprofit ownership is a concept boards can struggle with. It is commonl for a board to believe it is acting properly without having a good conceptual or operational understanding of who their owners are and what those owners expect from the organization. Identifying the owners for these organizations can be complex and some common errors can occur. Following are a few…
Non profit board policy governance is often difficult to explain. Following is a short description and diagram. Ends Policies Boards first establish ends policies for the organization. These policies specify the benefits the organization should deliver, who should receive the benefits, and what should it cost to deliver the benefits. Executive Limitations Policies The board then establishes executive limitations. These are the conditions the CEO should avoid. Limitations tell the CEO…
Nonprofit board governance Looking for information and help on nonprofit board governance? Nonprofit board governance is difficult. Little is done to prepare board members for this hard work. Good information exists on standard board duties such as fiduciary responsibility, legal obligations, selecting a CEO, etc. But little is said about the basic reason boards exist -- governance; making sure the organization gets results for its owners. This website helps fill the information gap. It explains…
