| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 290 pages.) |
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BoardSource |
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BoardSource committee series.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Overview; Who This Book Is For; Introduction; About the Book's Title; Organization of Contents; Framework; Apologies; Culture; Universalism Versus Particularism; Individualism Versus Communitarianism; Neutral Versus Affective; Specific Versus Diffuse; Ascription Versus Achievement; Synchronic Versus Sequential; Internal Versus External Control; Size and Maturity; Sector; Global Trends; Threats to Civil Society; Growing Pains; Pressure for Transparency and Accountability; Need for Greater Diversity |
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New Entrants to Civil SocietyReferences; Chapter 2: Africa; Historical and Cultural Context for Governance; History; Culture; Challenges to CSO Governance; Need for Capacity Building; Defining and Balancing Governance and Management Roles; Honoring Constitutions; Governance Successes; Characteristics of African CSO Boards; Hakuna Matata Board; Aloof Board; Star Board; Intimidated Board; Policing Board; Swamped Board; Board of Professionals; Board of Impunity; Hybrid Board; Model Board; Case Study: Kenya; Chairperson; Recruitment of Board Members; Selection; Election; Competitive Process. |
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OverviewAsia Overview Notes; Cambodia; Cambodia References; Cambodia Notes; China; Historical Context for Governance in China; A Governance Regulatory Milestone; Transparency and Accountability; Need for Capacity Building; Trends; China Notes; India; Uneven Regulatory Environment; Options for Legal Incorporation; Remuneration of Board Members; Boards' Relationships with the CEO; Transparency and Accountability; Board Culture and Behaviors; Investing in Building the Capacity of the Board; Trends; Conclusion; India References; India Notes; Indonesia; Regulatory Environment; Challenges |
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Promoting Accountability and Strengthening SustainabilityTrends; Indonesia References; Indonesia Notes; Japan; Investing in Building the Capacity of the Board; Trends; Korea; Board Recruitment; The Board and the CEO; Board Development; Culture; New Kinds of Organizations Pose Questions for Governance; Conclusion; Korea References; Korea Further Reading; Philippines; Regulation; Philippine Council for NGO Certification; PCNC Guidance for Governance; PCNC's Challenge; Trends; Conclusion; Philippines Notes; Singapore; The Sector; Capability-Building Efforts; Work in Progress; Trends; Conclusion |
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Supporting the Organization's Resource Mobilization EffortsRemuneration of Board Members; Best Practices of Kenyan Boards; Conducting Board Appraisals; Investing in Building the Capacity of the Board; Operating with a Board Charter; Developing the Organization's Strategic Plan; Creating Accountability and Transparency; Respecting Term Limits and Ensuring Smooth Board Transition; Developing Effective Policies to Guide the Organization's Operations and Programs; Trends; Improving National Governance Standards; Growing Awareness of Need for Good Governance; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 3: Asia. |
| Summary |
Providing information that builds exceptional nonprofit boards, this book present case studies from different parts of the world that illustrate effective practice, identifies and discusses interesting and significant differences, and explores global governance trends with implications for us all. -- Edited summary from book. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Nonprofit organizations -- Management.
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Non-governmental organizations -- Management.
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Boards of directors.
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Corporate governance.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Cagney, Penelope, 1956- editor
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| ISBN |
9781119423287 (electronic bk.) |
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1119423287 (electronic bk.) |
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