Accountability

Name: Accountability: The Buck Stops Here
Author: BoardSource
Publisher: BoardSource
Type of material: pamphlet/16 pages
Cost of material: $8.00 (members), $12.00 (non-members)
Primary audience:
Where it can be obtained: http://www.boardsource.org/Bookstore.asp?category_id=0&Item=121
Published: 2002

Summary: From financial statements to mission statements, ultimate accountability lies in the board's hands.

Name: Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations - Second Edition
Author: Jeannie Carmedelle Frey, George W. Overton
Publisher: Committee on Nonprofit Corporations, ABA Section of Business Law
Type of material: 280 pages
Cost of material: $44.95
Primary audience: directors and perspective directors
Where it can be obtained: http://www.abanet.org/abastore/index.cfm?section=main&fm=Product.AddToCart&pid=5070388
Published June 2002

Summary: The guidebook addresses general legal principles and corporate governance issues to provide nonprofit directors with a comprehensive understanding of their roles.

Name: Guide to Nonprofit Corporate Governance in the Wake of Sarbanes-Oxley
Author:
Publisher: ABA Section of Business Law
Type of Material: 49 pages
Cost of Material: 22.95
Primary Audience: Nonprofit accountants
Where it can be obtained: http://www.abanet.org/abastore/index.cfm?section=main&fm=Product.AddToCart&pid=5070509

Name: Improving Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
Author: Ronald E. Riggo and Sarah Smith Orr
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Type of material: paperback/320 pages or e-book
Cost of material: $55.00
Primary audience:
Where it can be obtained: http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470401796.html
Published: December 2003
Summary: Well-grounded in theory, research, and practice, "Improving Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations" is a comprehensive resource that goes beyond traditional nonprofit management theory to offer the latest in cutting-edge thought on leadership for nonprofit organizations.

Name: Managing Conflicts of Interest: A Primer for Nonprofit Boards (Second Edition)
Author: Daniel L. Kurtz, Sarah E. Paul
Publisher: BoardSource
Type of material: 57 pages
Cost of material: $24.00 (members), $36.00 (non-members)
Primary audience:
Where it can be obtained: http://www.boardsource.org/Bookstore.asp?Item=182
Published: 2006
Summary: This booklet presents a step-by-step approach to managing conflicts of interest, beginning with the adoption of a thoughtful conflict-of-interest policy, to promoting a culture of disclosure in the organization, to suggestions for avoiding conflicts before they arise. Board members will also learn about new intermediate sanctions regulations and how organizations can avoid penalties from the IRS. Also included are case studies that illustrate some of the most common conflict-of-interest dilemmas along with suggestions for addressing that conflict.

Name: Nonprofit Governance and Management
Author: Judith A Cion , Victor Futter and George V Overton
Publisher: ABA Publishing
Type of material: 744 pagesv
Cost of material: $86.95
Primary audience: directors and managers
Published: June 2002
Where it can be obtained: http://www.abanet.org/abastore/index.cfm?section=main&fm=Product.AddToCart&pid=5070390

Summary: This new edition offers step-by-step guidelines, sample forms and letters, handy checklists and pointers to additional resources. Topics include accounting, board and committee operations, grant writing, Internet laws, liability, membership, mission statements and state regulations.

Name: Nonprofit Kit For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Author: Stan Hutton and Frances Phillips
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Type of material: paperback, 384 pages
Cost of material: $29.99
Primary audience:
Published: December 2005
Where it can be obtained: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0764599097.html

Summary: This is a nuts-and-bolts guide for nonprofessional managers and volunteers who hope to start a nonprofit but don't know where to begin or who already run one but are struggling with a multitude of decisions and tasks issues like staffing, budgeting, fundraising, tax reports, and facilities.

Name: Nonprofit Management & Leadership
Author: Roger Lohmann
Publisher: Wiley
Type of material: journal
Cost of material: $80 (USA, Canada and Mexico), $104 (rest of world)
Primary audience:
Published: 2008
Where it can be obtained http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-NML.html

Summary: "Nonprofit Management and Leadership" (NML) is the first journal to bring together the best thinking and most advanced knowledge about the special needs, challenges, and opportunities of nonprofit organizations. Each issue of NML offers readers the authoritative insights of top executives and scholars on the common concerns of nonprofit leaders in all settings, including social services, the arts, education, foundations, community development, advocacy work, religion, professional associations, and others.

Name: Standards for Charity Accountability
Author: N/A
Publisher: BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Type of material: web based brochure
Cost of material: Free
Primary audience:
Where it can be obtained: http://www.give.org/standards/newcbbbstds.asp

Summary: This brochure was developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices, to promote ethical conduct by charitable organizations and to advance support of philanthropy.

Name: Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
Author: Richard T. Ingram
Publisher: BoardSource
Type of material: book/42 pages
Cost of material: $18.00 (members), $27.00 (non-members)
Primary audience:
Published: 2003
Where it can be obtained: http://www.boardsource.org/Bookstore.asp?Item=112

Summary: This newly revised edition explores the 10 core areas of board responsibility. Share with board members the basic responsibilities, including, determining mission and purpose, ensuring effective planning, and participating in fundraising. This is a reference for drafting job descriptions, assessing board performance, and orienting board members on their responsibilities.

Name: The Art of Trusteeship: The Nonprofit Board Members Guide to Effective Governance
Author: Candace Widmer and Susan Houchin
Publisher: Wiley/Jossey-Bass
Type of material: hardcover/208 pages
Cost of material: $37.00
Primary audience:
Published: November 2000
Where it can be obtained: http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0787951331.html

Summary: This book offers board members the guidance they need to successfully govern their organizations--no matter what type or size of nonprofit they may lead.

Name: The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning: A Practical Approach to Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations
Author: Fisher Howe
Publisher: Wiley/Jossey-Bass
Type of material: hardcover/144 pages
Cost of material: $34.00
Primary audience:
Published: March 1997
Where it can be obtained: http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0787908258.html

Summary: Howe guides board members through each critical step, from preparing and conducting the planning to production of strategic and operational plans. A quick, compact guide for busy nonprofit board members.