Nonprofit Management

2.

Nonprofit Governance and Leadership

2.1.

The Role of the Board of Directors

2.1.1.

Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities

2.1.1.1.

2.1.1.2.

Duty of Loyalty

2.1.1.3.

Duty of Obedience

2.1.1.4.

Business Judgment Rule

2.1.2.

Board Composition and Structure

2.1.2.1.

Board Size Considerations

2.1.2.2.

Term Limits and Rotation

2.1.2.3.

Officer Roles and Responsibilities

2.1.2.4.

Board Diversity and Inclusion

2.1.3.

Board Committees

2.1.3.1.

Executive Committee

2.1.3.2.

Finance Committee

2.1.3.3.

Audit Committee

2.1.3.4.

Governance Committee

2.1.3.5.

Program Committee

2.1.3.6.

Development Committee

2.1.3.7.

Ad Hoc Committees

2.1.4.

Board Recruitment and Development

2.1.4.1.

Board Needs Assessment

2.1.4.2.

Identifying and Attracting Board Members

2.1.4.3.

Board Member Job Descriptions

2.1.4.4.

Onboarding and Orientation Programs

2.1.4.5.

Ongoing Board Education

2.1.4.6.

Board Evaluation and Self-Assessment

2.1.5.

The Board's Role in Strategic Oversight

2.1.5.1.

Strategic Planning Leadership

2.1.5.2.

Mission Stewardship

2.1.5.3.

Risk Management

2.1.5.4.

Performance Monitoring

2.1.6.

Board's Role in Fundraising

2.1.6.1.

Setting Fundraising Policy

2.1.6.2.

Board Member Giving Expectations

2.1.6.3.

Fundraising Participation

2.1.6.4.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

2.2.

Executive Leadership

2.2.1.

The Role of the Executive Director/CEO

2.2.1.1.

Leadership and Vision Setting

2.2.1.2.

Operational Management

2.2.1.3.

Staff Supervision and Development

2.2.1.4.

External Representation

2.2.2.

Executive Recruitment and Transition

2.2.2.1.

Executive Search Process

2.2.2.2.

Succession Planning

2.2.2.3.

Executive Onboarding

2.2.2.4.

Performance Evaluation

2.2.3.

Board-Executive Partnership

2.2.3.1.

Role Clarity and Boundaries

2.2.3.2.

Communication Protocols

2.2.3.3.

Shared Leadership Models

2.2.3.4.

Managing Board-Staff Dynamics

2.3.

Organizational Leadership Models

2.3.1.

Traditional Hierarchical Models

2.3.2.

Shared Leadership Approaches

2.3.3.

Collaborative Governance

2.3.4.

Distributed Leadership

2.4.

Ethical Standards and Accountability

2.4.1.

Codes of Ethics Development

2.4.1.1.

Creating Organizational Values

2.4.1.2.

Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

2.4.1.3.

Enforcement Mechanisms

2.4.2.

Transparency and Public Trust

2.4.2.1.

Public Disclosure Requirements

2.4.2.2.

Open Meetings and Records

2.4.2.3.

Stakeholder Communication

2.4.3.

Conflict of Interest Management

2.4.3.1.

Identifying Potential Conflicts

2.4.3.2.

Disclosure Procedures

2.4.3.3.

Recusal and Resolution Processes

2.4.3.4.

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