Good Governance And Effective Boards

This resource book is an Indian adaptation of the internationally popular ‘BoardSource Governance Series’. The purpose of this book is to clarify and distinguish the responsibilities of the Board as a collective entity and those of individual Board members. There is growing acceptance of the notion that effective governance determines organizational effectiveness. The first step to effective Board service is to reduce the many ambiguities that inevitably accompany it.

This book essentially deals with some of the fundamental roles and responsibilities of non-profit Boards and discusses leadership roles in non-profit governance, as also structures and practices of non-profit Boards. One can also find useful information on values-based mission, as also planning and evaluation. It is an indispensable resource for Boards interested in graduating from ‘managing’ their organizations to ‘governing’ them.

The governance of voluntary/non-profit organizations becomes increasingly important as organizations grow and develop. Although most organizations have Governing Boards, motivating and channeling them wisely is often a challenge. As the non-profit establishes itself and diversifies its operations and programs, the work of the Board takes on new meaning. An engaged and deliberate Board can make the difference between an organization that is merely surviving from day to day and one that approaches the future with vision and determination. With the rapid growth and development of the non-profit sector in India, the publication of this book is both timely and necessary.