Download PDF Doing Good Better How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization Edgar Stoesz 9781561488247 Books
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This trusted handbook for nonprofit board service is newly revised and includes new case studies and even more tips and ideas from the trenches of nonprofit board work. Doing Good Better is approachable wisdom. Edgar Stoesz has made Doing Good Better a guidebook for both board members of nonprofits, whether new to the task, or highly experienced.
First, Stoesz identifies two failings common to many boards of nonprofit organizations that are often overlooked
1. A board’s governance role is very different from the role of management. “Making this distinction requires a reorientation for most board member, because in their day jobs, they are managers or employees.”
2. Boards often fail at two matters a.) preparation of their members, and b.) regular evaluations of their own effectiveness and focus.
In short, pointedly-written chapters, Stoesz covers
Helping Directors Understand Their Governance Role
A Plan to Fulfill the Purpose
Reporting Back to the Members
Planning Effective Meetings
Great Boards Have a Good Fight (occasionally)
Working Your Way Through a Crisis
Great Boards Celebrate
Leaving Right
Stoesz deftly interweaves background philosophy, vision, and razor-sharp specific ideas. "Discussion/Action Questions” conclude many of the chapters. In addition, Stoesz offers a “Board Evaluation Form,” a “Director’s Self-Evaluation Form,” and an outline for the “Executive Director Annual Review.”
Download PDF Doing Good Better How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization Edgar Stoesz 9781561488247 Books
"Very helpful for people in leadership positions on not for profit organizations."
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Doing Good Better How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization Edgar Stoesz 9781561488247 Books Reviews :
Doing Good Better How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit Organization Edgar Stoesz 9781561488247 Books Reviews
- This little book is so simply written, yet utterly profound like a Hemingway book. Often when the author quotes someone famous, he follows it with a statement of his own that I found to be even more helpful. My copy is all marked up with "Quote" written in the margin on page after page.
The book is so simple, but not at all simplistic. It takes years of garnering wisdom to distill the content contained in this book which I read in one day because I am so excited it exists. I have read many other books on boards. This one -- if you've already John Carver and Peter Drucker-- stands out. Edgar Stoesz takes the best of Carver, but doesn't serve Carver Hash. Rather, he shares his own lessons learned, yet as one who learned from Carver as he went.
I am not going to take time to write much more. But I can tell you I appreciate his statement that good boardsmanship pertains to people. It's about people, not money. People are the "smelling salts" for troubling organizations.
And I loved his chapter on Spirituality.
And I laughed out loud a number of times at the way he puts things -- given my deep resonance with his experiences.
I could go on and on about this book. One more highlight Edgar Stoesz recommends a board of nine with no executive committee (no caste system within the board), but a standing Futures Committee since most boards spend way too little time thinking about the future. - I'd highly suggest avoiding this book and I would have returned it had I not been faced with a $5 return shipping fee.
Massively disappointing based on the reviews. I read a lot of business books and this was akin to a series of blog posts - short quips without much thought or research.
Ultimately, it tries to give you an overview of how to be an effective participant and leader. Both topics, however, are covered much better by Peter Drucker. I'd suggest his HBS series for anyone looking for professional growth regardless if they're in the non-profit or for-profit world. - I bought this in tandem with Robert's Rules and this is so easy to read and makes sense. It should be given to every new board member. Board members need to know their job description and this book spells it out in plain english.
- Very helpful for people in leadership positions on not for profit organizations.
- Thank you
- First I will point out that I am not on a board of a nonprofit. I am on the advisory board of a "for profit," but that's a different beast.
Second, I will point out that the version I read is from 1997. The updated version no longer has Chester Raber credited as an author. I suspect there are other changes. So, take what I say with a grain of salt.
There is some solid material in the book. I was surprised to find so many biblical quotes. The book is not overtly nor covertly religious. Having bits of scripture may unnecessarily turn off some of the readers. It didn't really bother me, though.
The authors draw from experience on boards of Habitat For Humanity and the Mennonite Church a several times. I like the interspersal of real world with theory.
Toward the end, the book is padded with several exhibits, such as job descriptions and checklists. These account for approximately 25% of the volume of the book. I suppose someone might find these useful; but I did not.
Personally, I found the book "Managing the Nonprofit Organization" by Peter Drucker more aligned with my own interests in nonprofits. "Doing Good Better" would be good for someone recently elected to a board of directors for a nonprofit. - I have been a long-time fan of the original earlier version of “Doing Good Better.†Delighted by this revised edition – the new and additional content are definitely worth the investment. I have spent my entire career in the nonprofit sector and know the importance of having an engaged board focused on effective governance. The author Edgar Stoesz does an excellent job combining best practices, practical suggestions, and real-world advice. The information includes both classic recommendations for board leadership and fresh approaches that will spark long-time board members into greater commitment. The book is the perfect length to use as an orientation tool for new nonprofit board members. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Stoesz lead a training session. He is kind, generous, wise, and witty in person – and his personality shines though in the writing as well.
- I got this book for my whole board as soon as it came out, and they were eager to begin discussing it at our next meeting. As the board for a new nonprofit, we all wanted to "do good," but weren't completely sure how to go about that--we especially needed to discern between roles of the board and staff. Stoesz's book really helped us work through that. I appreciated his tips on running and documenting an effective meeting. The assessments in the appendixes were also useful for us as a board.
