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Download or read book A Guide to Nonprofit Board Success written by Cynthia Jarboe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a new member on the board of a nonprofit or a veteran member looking for a quick reference to the fundamentals, this book models best board practices in a straightforward way. A Guide to Nonprofit Board Success is a complete resource for the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your board position. Each chapter leads you to achievement in all aspects of your expected duties. You will learn how to read financial statements, understand various investment strategies, and fundraise and plan events. From your first meeting with your new colleagues to planning long-term goals, this book also offers descriptions of common scenarios in the boardroom to epitomize real situations and desired outcomes. Author Cynthia Jarboe has decades of experience partnering with and working for nonprofits, and has firsthand knowledge of how integral a collaborative board can be to the management and prosperity of a nonprofit. It can be overwhelming to understand board governance or to make a crucial investment without previous experience. Here you will learn the essentials of holding a board position as you prepare yourself for the role.