Ten Dimensions that Shape Your Board: Review and Comment
I am excited about a new tool for nonprofit boards both as a Board Member [Shift and the Rotary Club of Minneapolis South] and a Coach and Cheerleader for nonprofits at Yay Team!.
Yesterday, I was at the launch of a new workbook for nonprofit boards: Ten Dimensions That Shape Your Board (October, 2008) by Kim Sundet Vanderwall and Ellen Benavides [benav003@umn.edu]. It is a companion to: Coloring Outside the Box, One Size Does Not Fit All in Nonprofit Governance (September, 2006) also by Kim Sundet Vanderwall and Ellen Benavides.
Coloring is a report of conversations the authors had with 117 leaders in 40 nonprofits throughout Minnesota. Ten Dimensions is a tool based on those conversations to help “organizations intentionally shape their governance to fit their values, resources and community strengths.”
Both Coloring and Ten Dimensions are available as free downloads from MAP for Nonprofits. Use the links with each book.
You will find both of these books interesting and productive reading whether you are serving on a board, serving as a volunteer, working in a nonprofit or just interested in nonprofits.
I think they should be required reading for current and potential board members because volunteers tend to come from a narrow perspective. Both of these books will help volunteers have a broader perspective.
Take time to look at both publications.
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