Contents Foreword by Timothy J. Sullivan vii Preface ix Chapter 1 Should I Serve? 1 Chapter 2 The Board Meeting or How Not to Feel Overwhelmed 13 Chapter 3 Board Governance: What Committee(s) Should I Serve On? What Is the Staff versus Board Role? 29 Chapter 4 How to Be Comfortable Raising Funds for Your Organization 43 Chapter 5 Investing for the Future 57 Chapter 6 Understanding the Financial Statements and Tax Reporting Requirements 71 Chapter 7 Planning for the Future 87 Chapter 8 The Big Event 99 Chapter 9 How Are We Doing as a Board? 113 Chapter 10 What Should We Be Doing about Technology? 127 Chapter 11 Engaging Volunteers 143 Chapter 12 Thoughts on How a Board Member Becomes a Great Leader 155 Index 169
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