The Little Book of Boards provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of the responsibilities of a board member. It provides an excellent overview of the fiduciary responsibilities of the board and then the further responsibilities of someone who takes a leadership position. Some books were too detailed but this one provided enough context for someone new to a board position.
How NOT to mix fundraising and your mission
The best way to get donors excited about you is to get them as close to the mission as they can get. So instead



