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An ideal resource for boards everywhereThere are at least 10 million Civil Society Organizations (CSO)s in the world, each of them with a board composed of individuals doing their best to govern well and wisely. There is no single model of governance to emulate, but are there universal principles and practices that can help boards everywhere perform at the highest level.This book takes us for a trip around the world to look at what is working for boards. Its discoveries will help not only boards, but also nonprofit staff leaders seeking to assist their boards to optimal performance, and capacity-builders looking to strengthen their civil society sector.Even if your organizational concerns extend no further than city boundaries, this book is for you. One of the greatest governance challenges today is a lack of diversity on the board. This can seriously hamper an organization's ability to realize mission and to understand and serve its community. Reading this book will provide a greater understanding of how the cultural context affects governance and will sensitize the reader to different ways of thinking about governance.Global Best Practices For CSO, NGO and Other Nonprofit Boards presents case studies from different parts of the world that illustrate effective practice, identifies and discusses interesting and significant differences, and explores global governance trends with implications for us all.* Tests for universal truths about roles, responsibilities and practices using criteria established by BoardSource, the premier voice on nonprofit governance* Provides information that builds exceptional nonprofit boards* Discusses cultural differences in governance that will help all boards to better function in increasingly diverse environments* Offers inspiration to NGO boards in any part of civil society* Reflects on the future of governance worldwideIf you're a capacity-builder, a board member, or an executive leader looking for guidance on governance, this is the book you'll want to have on hand.

Global Best Practices for CSO, NGO, and Other Nonprofit Boards: Lessons From Around the World

Acknowledgments xiii1 Overview 1-Penelope CagneyWho This Book Is For 1Introduction 2About the Book's Title 2Organization of Contents 3Framework 3Apologies 3Culture 4Global Trends 8References 112 Africa 13-Mike MuchilwaHistorical and Cultural Context for Governance 13Challenges to CSO Governance 14Governance Successes 16Characteristics of African CSO Boards 17Case Study: Kenya 22Best Practices of Kenyan Boards 26Trends 30Conclusion 31Notes 323 Asia 33Overview 33-Usha MenonAsia Overview Notes 37Cambodia 37-Louise CoventryCambodia References 43Cambodia Notes 44China 44-Yinglu Li and Oma LeeChina Notes 49India 49-Noshir H. DadrawalaIndia References 56India Notes 56Indonesia 56-Darmawan TriwibowoIndonesia References 62Indonesia Notes 63Japan 63-Masataka Uo and Miho ItoKorea 67-Bekay AhnKorea References 75Korea Further Reading 75Philippines 76-Usha MenonPhilippines Notes 81Singapore 82-Usha MenonSingapore References 87Singapore Notes 884 Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand 89-Alan Hough and Garth Nowland-ForemanHistorical and Cultural Context for Governance 89Understanding the NGO Sector 91Legal Requirements Affecting NGO Boards 93The Roles of Boards 97Board Composition, Rotation, and Recruitment 99Board's Relationship with the CEO and Other Staff 101Organization of Meetings and Culture of Inquiry 102Evaluation and Monitoring 104Ethical Challenges 105Governance Trends 108Case Study: Oxfam Australia 110Acknowledgments 117References 118Notes 1225 Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia 123-Marilyn WyattHistorical Context for Governance 123Evolution of the Sector 124Legal Environment 125A Brief History of Regional Approaches to CSOGovernance 127Looking Forward to New Practices 133Conclusion 137References 137Notes 1396 Europe 141-Valerio MelandriUnited Kingdom 142Continental Europe 142Mediterranean Region 143Northern Europe 144Promoting Board Performance ThroughRemuneration and Incentives 144Innovative Models for Boards in Europe 147Governance Structures and Nonprofit Reality 148Striving for an Involved Board 149Conclusion 157References 157Notes 159Further Reading 1607 Latin America 161-Consuelo CastroHistorical and Cultural Context for Governance 161Relevant Legal/Tax Requirements Affecting NGO Boards 162Composition and Recruitment Considerations 166Organization of Meeting, Culture of Inquiry 168Roles and Responsibilities 169Evaluation and Monitoring 173Trends and Case Studies of Best Practices 174Conclusion 175References 175Notes 176Further Reading 1778 Middle East and North Africa 179-Tariq Cheema and Naila FaroukyThe Philanthropic Landscape -- A HistoricOpportunity 179The Role of Good Governance 181Stewardship 184Challenges to Accountability and Transparency 184Need for Study of the Sector 186MENA Culture 187Case Study: Emirates Foundation 189Case Study: AM Qattan Foundation 191Takeaway Points 193Conclusion 194References 194Notes 195Further Reading 1969 North America 197Canada 197-Krishan MehtaCanada References 213Canada Notes 214Canada Further Reading 214United States 214-Paloma Raggo and Penelope CagneyUnited States References 22910 From Reform of Governance to Transfer of Power: The Future of International Civil Society Organizations 231-Burkhard GnärigICSOs' Governance Model of Choice: International Federations of Autonomous National Organizations 233The Self-Assessment: The Quality of ICSOs' Governance 237Towards Effective Global Governance 242Cornerstones of ICSOs' Transformation 248Notes 25011 The Future 251-Penelope CagneyWealth Inequality 251Proactive Philanthropy 252Reaction to Globalization 252Technological Innovation 253Tomorrow's Organizations 253Servant Leadership 254New Approaches to Governance 255Conclusion 256References 256Notes 257Further Reading 257Appendix 25910 Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards (Summary) 259The Source: 12 Principles of Governance That Power Exceptional Boards 259Notes 261Glossary 263About the Contributors 269Index 277