Beyond War

Board Development Manual

Table of Contents

 

1.    Governance

o   Governance vs. Management

o   Policy Making

o   Levels of Influence

o   Lines of Authority

o   Job Description: Board Chair

o   Job Description: Executive Director

o   Overview of Board Duties

o   Board Duties and Staff Support

o   Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

 

2.    Board Members

o   Job Description: Board Members

o   Rights of Volunteer Board Members

o   Legal Obligations of Board Members

o   The Prudent Director’s Checklist

o   Board Member Agreement

o   Conflict of Interest

 

3.    Performance

o   Why Evaluate Board Members

o   Board Member Evaluation

o   Board Member Self-Appraisal

 

4.    Board Development

o   The Basics of Board Development

o   Roles in Board Development

o   Board Recruitment Process

o   Board Profile Grid

o   Board Orientation/Training Program

o   Board Member Orientation Agenda

 

5.    Committees

o   Committee Overview

o   Possible Committees Functions

 

6.    Fundraising

o   Fundraising Roles

o   Board Fundraising Functions

o   The Essentials of Fundraising

 

7.    Strategic Planning

o   The Planning Cycle

o   Pre-Planning Assessment

o   Planning Terminology

o   Vision Guidelines

o   Elements of the Strategic Plan

o   Sample Strategic Plan

 

8.    Appendices

o   Bylaws of Beyond War

o   Beyond War Executive Director Position

o   Questions to Ask Every Prospective Board Member

o   Organizational Assessment Questionnaire

Last updated by Bill Scheurer Aug. 1, 2008.

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