Making an Impact as a Not-for-Profit Board Chair

If done well, the job of board chair can have a considerable impact on an organization as a whole. It has the capability of significantly enhancing an organization's effectiveness, efficiency, and public image.

This practical publication is designed to help volunteer board chairs who serve organizations with paid staff to properly prepare for this critical role. It is also an essential resource for association staff in assisting with the orientation of board leaders.

Excerpt: “You have likely served on your board for some time, and have watched and worked with others who have held the position of chair. No doubt you formed opinions about each of them — how well they communicated, how well they dealt with contentious issues or problems when they arose, and how well they ran meetings. Everyone has attended poorly chaired meetings, and yes, chairing meetings is the chair’s job. But it’s not the only part, and some might suggest it isn’t the most important aspect either. This publication explores various aspects of the chair’s job, but at the outset we need to set the stage for what is to follow. The chair’s job is to manage the board, not manage the chief staff officer or the organization itself.”

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