PART TWO

LEADING AND GOVERNING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Governance and leadership are two of the most important areas in which nonprofit organizations differ significantly from businesses and government agencies, and this part of the Handbook examines the various ways that leadership and strategic direction are provided to nonprofit organizations. In most nations of the world, governing boards (boards of directors or boards of trustees) of nonprofit organizations are legally accountable for leadership, governance, and oversight of the affairs of the nonprofit organization, and they are expected to provide effective leadership in establishing and developing their organizations' missions, visions, values, and strategic directions. No less central ...

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