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Norvell, Jim

 
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Synopsis

The best boards are at the very heart of the institutions that they govern. They nurture, provide an ethical weathervane and serve as a trustee of the "community good." While an organization is given a current identity by the skill and charisma of its paid executives, the heritage and future of the organization is the sole province of the board.With those words Jim Norvell launches us into a valuable collection of statements to remind board memebers of their responsibilities and help them reach their objectives. His use of matching quotes from the famous and nearly so are both humorous and thought provoking. It's a book every nonprofit board member should have within arm's reach.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The best boards are at the very heart of the institutions that they govern. They nurture, provide an ethical weathervane and serve as a trustee of the "community good." While an organization is given a current identity by the skill and charisma of its paid executives, the heritage and future of the organization is the sole province of the board.With those words Jim Norvell launches us into a valuable collection of statements to remind board memebers of their responsibilities and help them reach their objectives. His use of matching quotes from the famous and nearly so are both humorous and thought provoking. It's a book every nonprofit board member should have within arm's reach.

Biographie de l'auteur

A graduate of UCLA's Anderson School of Management, Jim Norvell has conducted successful major fund-raising campaigns in higher education, the arts and healthcare. He founded a successful capital campaign firm and chaired the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC.) He continues to consult both nationally and internationally as Director, West Coast Operations for Brakeley, Inc., a pioneer in philanthropic fund raising since 1918.

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