Reimagining Board Service: A Practical Blueprint for Building a High Impact Board

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Imagine if all nonprofit boards had big, bold dreams. Imagine if those bold dreams were supported by thoughtful and detailed plans that were brilliantly delivered. Imagine if those organizations possessed a burning desire to serve the community and create the greatest impact possible. While most boards are well-intentioned, almost none are guided by a framework designed to make this happen consistently over time. And because we couldn’t identify a simple, evidence-based framework for taking nonprofit board performance to the next level, we decided to create our own. This book is the culmination of that journey — and more than two decades of experience working alongside hundreds of charities and their boards and leadership teams.

We used the results of more than 400 charity self-assessments to identify common themes — including organizational practice and performance trends — and conducted interviews with board chairs, CEOs, board members, consultants, and other subject matter experts. To fill in any gaps, we broadened our scope and drew from a variety of other fields, including for-profit businesses, think tanks, and thought leaders.

We then pilot-tested the HIB system with more than 100 board chairs, CEOs, and board members. Participant feedback, which was overwhelmingly positive, was incorporated to make this book as practical as possible.