Great Boards for Small Groups: A 1-Hour Guide to Governing a Growing Nonprofit

by Andy Robinson

Which of the following best describes your board: Phenomenal, fantastic, astonishing, boffo? Okay, pretty good is more like it. That's the perspective Andy Robinson takes in his book, Great Boards for Small Groups. Andy knows that most boards are made up of well-meaning people who want to help. Transforming them into a powerhouse is unrealistic. But getting them to over-achieve isn't. If your board needs clearly defined objectives, meetings with more focus, broader participation in fundraising, and more follow-through between meetings, Andy will help you chop through the thicket. Granted, even after your board absorbs Great Boards for Small Groups, the adjectives above might still be a stretch. But Andy is betting that at the very least, Exceptional is a label that will apply.

Genres: Nonfiction

110 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2006

Reviews

[MountainsMama · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would be most useful for an organization that has recently created a board OR an organization that is ready to revamp their entire board. If you have just joined a board, the approaches in this book will seem fairly aggressive.

Ultimately, anyone who is a board member should give this a read to remind themselves that board members have responsibilities other than showing up at meetings.

[sdw · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate that these books are written to be read in less than an hour. This handbook for board members is useful and should be read by all new board members. It made me even more excited about the non-profit board I am on – and I wish I had read this book five years ago before I learned many of its lessons from experience. Many of the tips are quite helpful. Although I know I will only be on this board for a short time more, I hope to have the opportunity to serve a comparable amount of time on another board for an organization that I am as passionate about as this one.

[Jerry Wirtley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick read. A needed book for all boards

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful and practical. Arranged by topics for quick reference; each chapter is only a few pages. I will be giving it to leaders in my congregation next!

[Richfield Branch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick to get into, understandable- a good place to start if you have recently found yourself in a board. I am using the template suggested in how to document meetings.

[Alan Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good, quick read on how to think about board involvement. It doesn't purport to provide a magic bullet to solve all problems, but provides a great framework for thinking (and working) through whatever issues you have. Well worth the read!

[Marija · Rating 4 out of 5]

A ton of useful info for ailing dysfunctional parts of committees, non-profits, and other boards. Only 100 pages with lots of clear answers to common problems.

[Readersaurus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful, instructive, easy to read. Clarity is king!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Andy Robinson!