BLS-Pre-Readings-and-Materials

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Board Leadership Seminar 2015-2016 Pre-Readings/Other Materials

September 2015: Seminar 1 - The Corporation And Its Board

Why Governance?

New York State Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013

Board Source: Board Fundamentals, Chapter 1 The Nonprofit Sector

Board Source: Board Fundamentals, Chapter 2 Governance: The Work of the Board

Failing to Govern – The Disconnect Between Theory and Reality

IRS Suggested Governance Guidelines for Tax-Exempt Organizations

Board Doc. Answers Your Questions

Ask Our Consultants – Board Members Abstaining from Vote With Conflict of Interest

The Legal Framework of the Nonprofit Sector in the United States

Role of the Board

Roberts Rules of Order – Demystified

Seminar Presentation by Ralph Cox

October 2015: Seminar 2 - Financial Literacy

Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Andrew S. Lang CPA

Audit Firms’ Characteristics, Quality, Price, Vary Widely, Gerald Archibald

Accounting Spoken Here, Bob Batarla CPA

Financial Statements and Fiscal Procedures

Fraud Signals: The Accounting Red Flag, Janet S. Greenlee

Accounting: Measuring Past Performance

Forward Thinking, What Financial Information Should Board Members Review, Frank L. Kurre

How Nonprofits Are (and Are Not) Like Businesses

Seminar Presentation by Nancy Snyder

November 2015: Seminar 3 - The Board and CEO Relationship

Effective Board Chair-Executive Director Relationships

The Board Savvy CEO

The Real World of CEO and Board Relations

Financial Literacy - A Board Requirement

The Chair's Role in Leading the Nonprofit Board

The Chief Executive's Role in Developing the Nonprofit Board

You're Paying What? How to Set Executive Compensation

Rewarding Good Behavior

New Regs Unravel Intermediate Sanction Snares

The Chief Executive-Board Chair Partnership

Sample Board Chair Position Charter

Illustrative Board Charter/Sample Annual Board Goals

Great Governance

The Critical Partnerships - The Board, Chair, and CEO (Presentation by Howard Berman)

Leading With Intent Data-At-A-Glance BoardSource Handout

Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice by Principles for Good

December 2015: Seminar 4 - Managing the Board for Effectiveness / Board Engagement

Rethinking Board Composition

Preparing an Organization to Sustain Capable Leadership

Improving Board Meetings: 3 Steps for Success

Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse Board

Board Doc. Collection 2

How to Help Your Board Govern More and Manage Less

Executive Sessions: How to Use Them Regularly and Wisely

Discussion Guide: Board Roles in Fundraising

Chair's Survival Guide

Managing the Board for Effectiveness (Presentation by Carol Love)

Consent Agendas

The Need for Board Retreats

Agency Board Work Plan

Board Work Plan Example

Agency Individual Work Plan

Meeting Feedback Form

Board Assessment Survey

Board Satisfaction Survey

Sample Board Discussion Guide

Individual Board Member Evaluation Form

Sample Board Matrix Worksheet

Sample Strategic Agenda

Developing Facilitation Skills